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Will Sit-Ups Give You Abs?

Obtaining visible abdominal muscles is often considered the crowning achievement of anyone who takes up exercising. But, unfortunately, it is no easy task; in the United States, you are more likely to be a millionaire than to have visible abs. This article will cut through the BS and tell you exactly how to get visible abs.

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Are Push-Ups And Pull-Ups Enough To Build Muscle?

Push-ups and Pull-ups are royalty when it comes to upper-body exercises but are they enough to get you fit on their own? Bodyweight at-home workouts are sometimes frowned upon, but they have immense value.

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Why Men Should Wear Toe Socks Or Toe Spacers Too!

What are the benefits of toe socks or toe spacers? 1) They helps prevent toe cramps 2) Increases blood flow to your feet 3) Encourages proper foot alignment 4) Improves balance and proprioception 5) Can improve hammer toes, bunions, and a host of other common ailments

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Jump Rope VS Sprinting: Which Is Better?

Is sprinting or jump rope better for weight loss? Which is better for building strength? Or endurance? Which is safer? Which is better for you? Sprinting is better for weight loss and building strength, while jumping rope may be better for the rest.

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What Is Proper Gym Etiquette?

There are eight tenants of proper gym etiquette: 1. Rack your weights 2. Wipe off your sweat 3. Personal space 4. Yes, you can work in 5. Yes, I can spot you 6. Don’t smell terrible 7. Keep your advice to yourself 8. Don’t block traffic or the dumbbell rack

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How Many Squats Does It Take To See Results?

Incorporate two squat sessions a week into your workout routine. One session of 5x5 weightlifting. 5x5 is a popular rep count for people trying to build strength. And one squat session of 5x10 for volume and hypertrophy. That is 75 squats a week, not including your warm-ups. So to see results from squatting with weights, you’ll need to do 300 squats a month.

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