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Super-Mineral Magnesium: Essential for Muscle Gains and more…

In their eagerness to increase strength and build muscle, most devoted iron trainees will ceaselessly pound down the protein, carbs, ...

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Deconstructing Dopamine

In the quest for the perfect physique, hormones often take center stage. Testosterone, estrogen, cortisol, insulin…they get all the glory ...

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Male and Female Bodybuilders

Battle of the Sexes: Gender Differences in Training

It’s been said that women are from Venus & men are from Mars, but when it comes to potential in ...

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The Essentials of Bodypart Specialization: Arm Training

Training arms is so important to the common bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast that there is absolutely no shortage of information ...

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Testosterone: Understanding the Mechanisms Behind the “Alpha” Hormone

Everybody's familiar with testosterone, the grand daddy hormone most synonymous with both muscle and manhood. Today we provide a comprehensive ...

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Pain Versus Gain: What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, & do we need it to Grow?

Most hard working bodybuilders, from rank beginner to seasoned pro, will experience some degree of training-related muscle soreness. Whether experienced ...

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Ab Vacuums

Looking for a 'trick' to help you get a smaller waistline? Vacuums are what you're looking for...

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Trap 3 Isolation

Building an impressive physique starts with a strong foundation... these are an awesome tool to add to your arsenal!

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Tricep Presses

Tricep Presses for Titan Triceps! How to do them optimally for maximum growth!

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Side-Delt Movements

Want side delts like BPak? Here you'll find his best execution pointers for the medial delt exercises you should ...

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The Essentials of Bodypart Specialization: Chest Training

Let’s face it – seeking out the right information can be confusing whether you are a bodybuilder or just an ...

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Tricep Pushdowns / Pressdowns

Want horseshoe triceps? Execution is key. Here's everything you need to know...

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Adductors & Abductors

 

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(1) Single Leg Cable Abductions / Adductions

As1(abductions depicted)

Abductions: pull weight away from the body (standing leg closest to apparatus)

Adductions: pull weight towards body (facing the opposite direction with standing leg furthest away from apparatus)

        • chest up, abs tight (keep upper-body stationary)
        • one hand on a support for balance, other hand on hip
        • initiate movement with the heel
        • no external rotation of hip (keep neutral) and move in a straight line
        • don’t allow weight stack to ‘touch down’ during the movement

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(2) Machine Adductions

machine adductions

(drive ‘knees’ together, not feet)

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(3) Machine Abductions

machine abductions

(drive ‘knees’ apart, not feet)