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Push Up Vs Bench Press

On August 25, 2010 By

People often want to know the difference between the push up and bench press. They actually don’t work exactly the same muscles, one is not better than the other, and you can get important benefits from both. One gives you a means to create huge amounts of power, and one gives you a way to [...]

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Wide Grip Bench: Do You Need It?

On February 21, 2008 By

Shoulder problems are common in the weightlifting circle. A lot of shoulder complaints come after Bench Pressing. Most injuries from weightlifting come from incorrect lifting. If you are having shoulder issues, check your grip, it might be too wide.

What Is A Wide Grip?

Wide grip bench press is classed for research reasons [...]

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No Time to Exercise? Cut Your Workout in Half

On December 21, 2007 By

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Exercise is on your list of priorities…just maybe a little further down than it needs to be. You have so many things to do in a day how can you possibly fit exercise in? Once your schedule gets a little lighter you’ll be laughing you way to good [...]

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Pain at the Desk? Ditch the Bench.

On December 19, 2007 By

Sitting at a desk all day at work is bad for you. But hey, what can we do about it, we need to work. I get that. What really bothers me is seeing people at the gym making their problems worse.

Its pretty common for people to go to the gym and [...]

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