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Thusters are a total body compound exercise

The Total Body Compound Exercise You Probably Aren’t Doing

Total body exercises that work multiple muscle groups at the same time are a winner in terms of benefits. The more muscles you work, the more you’ll raise your heart rate and the greater the functional benefits of the exercise. Here’s a total body exercise you probably aren’t doing but should be!

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6 Major Muscle Groups You Should Target with Your Weight Training

How balanced is your strength training? Here are six muscle groups you should train on a regular basis to avoid muscle imbalances. Remember, weakness in one muscle group can cause injury to others by forcing other muscles to take over the weak muscle’s function. So, keep your training balanced with these exercises.

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If you have back pain can you do a deadlift?

Can You Deadlift If You Have Back Pain?

Are deadlifts off the table if you have back problems? Are deadlifts really hard on your back? Find out what science shows about deadlifts and back health. You’ll also discover tips for keeping your back safe when you do this exercise.

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image of Cathe,Jenn and Brenda doing a barbell upright row in Fit Split Pull Day. The exercise order in this workout video includes only pull exercises.

Does Exercise Order Impact Strength Gains?

There are a variety of training variables you can adjust when you strength train. One such variable is the order in which you do strength-training exercises. Does it really make a difference what order you do your exercises? Here’s what science says.

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3 Most Effective Full Body Resistance Exercises

3 Most Effective Full Body Resistance Exercises

When time is a precious commodity and you have too little time to work out, you need exercises that get the job done quickly and efficiently. Which should you choose? Here are three powerful exercises that will give your whole body a workout.

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Resistance Training: Does Exercise Order Matter?

Resistance Training: Does Exercise Order Matter?

When you work out, how do you sequence your exercises? Most importantly, does it matter? Read on and find out how exercise order can impact the results you get from weight training and how to choose the best sequence to maximize your gains.

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Resistance Training: 4 Muscle Groups You May Be Ignoring

Resistance Training: 4 Muscle Groups You May Be Ignoring

Are you taking a balanced approach to resistance training? If you enjoy working certain muscle groups there’s a tendency to focus on those and neglect others. That can lead to muscle imbalances and injury. Here are four muscle groups many people ignore and why you should give them more focus.

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4 Common Myths About Low-Impact Exercise

4 Common Myths About Low-Impact Exercise

One type of workout most people don’t consider until they’re injured or have joint issues is low-impact workouts. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to jump to get an intense workout. Here are four myths about low-impact exercise dispelled.

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