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The 3 Best Trap Exercises for More Defined Shoulders
10+ hour ago (653+ words) Ask someone in the weight room to point to their trapezius muscle, or "traps" in gym-speak, and they'll probably gesture toward the small mounds of muscle nestled in between their neck and shoulders. But while those are technically part of…...
What's Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (436+ words) Ever since man first picked up heavy things and put them down again, the debate has endured: Is lifting lighter weights for high reps or heavier weights for low reps better for your gains? "I wish that heavy weights produced…...
How to Get a Bigger Chest and Improve Your Posture While Doing It
9+ hour, 59+ min ago (1016+ words) As anyone who's ever set foot in a gym knows, bench pressing can be very fun. So much so that gym bros are known for prioritizing their chests over their other body parts. There's a reason Kanye West once rapped…...
Why the Full-Body Workout Reigns Supreme
10+ hour ago (1490+ words) Your typical week is filled never-emptying inbox, family commitments, and other pressing responsibilities. That makes it hard to get a workout in. So, when you do finally find a moment to make it to the gym, how do you make…...
You Need More Protein If You're Working Hard in the Gym'Here's How Much
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (311+ words) That barista trying to upsell you on an extra scoop of protein powder may not have solid science backing him up, but it's true that people who exercise regularly have higher protein needs than your average couch potato. Our bodies…...
6 Exercises for Bigger Arms
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (592+ words) Let's get right to it: You're looking for the best workout for bigger arms, and you've come to the right place. But before you screenshot the exercises below, grab your gym bag, and head out to the weight room, there…...
The Skeptic's Guide to Red Light Therapy
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (377+ words) Like many of the novelties to emerge from the fringes of the wellness industry, red light therapy's myriad purported benefits appear to be out of this world. But in this case, technically speaking, they are very real. "Red light therapy…...
When's the Best Time to Take Magnesium?
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (440+ words) The internet is buzzing about magnesium supplements: the benefits of taking magnesium, the different types of magnesium that are available, and how to time your supplementation to max out the benefits. But before we get into the latter, it's important…...
It Actually Takes a Lot Longer Than You'd Think to Lose Muscle From Not Working Out
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (796+ words) GQ If you love to work out, it can be mentally and physically difficult to take time off. I like to strength train four days a week and incorporate cardio by boxing or running, so when I'm too sedentary, my…...
The REI Anniversary Sale Is a Deep Canyon of Gear Deals
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (510+ words) For more scorching deals over the long weekend, head to our complete guide to the best Memorial Day clothing sales. All the tech you could ever want, none of the visual flourishes. You can turn any shell into a winter…...