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What is the push-up plus and what muscles does it work?

The push-up plus is almost the same as a regular push-up, but not entirely! Find out what this exercise is about and what muscles it works.

Side view of a fit, male athlete doing the Behind the Neck press in a commercial gym.

The ultimate guide for mastering the Behind the Neck Press

Is the Behind the Neck Press controversial? Not in my opinion! Learn why, as well as everything else about this great exercise!

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Will push-ups get easier? Tips from a fitness enthusiast

Push-ups are hard. Will they get easier? Find out how with tips from a fitness enthusiast!

A fit man wearing workout clothes doing the Landmine press outdoor in a garden during a cold night in winter.

Landmine Press: Variations, Alternatives, and How-to guide

All you need to know about the Landmine Press, from how to do this exercise to the muscles worked, variations of the exercise and its close alternatives!

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Can the average person do 20 push ups?

What is a proper push up and how many properly executed repetitions can the average person perform?

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Is it good to do push ups before bed?

Find out if doing push-ups before bed is good and how much rest to take between sets.

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Do pushups work biceps?

Want to hit your biceps with push ups? Then try out reverse grip push ups!

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Squat with knees over or beyond your toes?

Should your knees stay above your toes or go beyond when squatting? Find out now!

A young man doing a standing barbell overhead press in front of a squat rack in the gym.

Best trapezius muscle exercises - Does overhead press work traps?

The Overhead Press requires stable shoulders via traps, but for optimal trap growth, consider more targeted exercises.

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Vertical push exercises

Implement one of these vertical push exercises in your push workouts to make your shoulders explode!

A man doing a heavy Pendlay row with a barbell loaded with weights while standing on a weightlifting platform in a commercial gym.

Power exercises to increase your strength

Want to increase your strength? Then train for power with these 7 power exercises.

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What does PR mean in gym

Discover what PRs in gym are and why they’re great motivation boosters!

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Is an 8 minute mile good

The answer to whether an 8 minute mile is good is, as usual, "it depends". Find out what it depends on and whether it's a good time in your case!

A man with workout clothes on standing on a deadlifting platform in a starting position to do a deadlift.

Pros and cons of deadlift

Discover the pros and cons of deadlifting.

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The ultimate push workout you will ever need

Doing PPL and looking for a push workout? Look no further. This workout is all you need!

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What muscles does bench press work?

Unleash your upper body potential: sculpt a muscular chest, shoulders, and triceps with the ultimate upper body exercise: the bench press!

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How to spot a squat

Spotting a squat can be hard, especially when the load is heavy. Learn how to properly spot a squat.

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Which types of lifts require spotters? Two lifts discussed!

Do you actually nééd a spotter? When you’re pushing your own limits and you’re trying to get stronger, a spotter sure will come in handy!

A man holding a barbell and performing the deadlift exercise.

Top 4 exercises to build explosive and powerful legs

If you want to get stronger, you should train for strength and explosiveness! Find out how to exercise for explosive leg strength with these four exercises.