Push-Ups & Elbow Pain

Push-ups may lead to sore muscles, but they shouldn't result in aching joints. Elbow pain during push-ups are likely an inflammation of the tendon.

Andrea Cespedes
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How to Firm Up Breasts After Weight Loss

Your breasts are made up of primarily adipose or fatty tissue. When you lose weight, your body burns excess fat for energy. This removal of fat will cause stretched skin to sag over many areas of your body, including your breasts.

Darla Ferrara
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Are There Pills to Reduce Breast Size?

Men and women can both suffer from abnormally or uncomfortably large breasts. Breast reduction surgery is very costly and has a variety of side effects, some painful. But there are alternatives available, and all claim to be 100 percent natural, derived from herbal sources.

Chris Kinsey
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Cardio for Burning Chest Fat

Although the idea of spot-reducing fat from a particular area on your body is considered a myth, any cardio activity you include in your exercise regimen will get your heart rate going and help blast those calories away, reducing overall body fat.

Michelle Dawn
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What Muscles Are Used in Push-Up Exercises?

Push-ups work your upper body, but also train your core and legs as stabilizers. Variations of the push-up change the muscle emphasis.

Andrea Cespedes
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What Exercises Burn Breast Fat?

Breast fat can be just as problematic as extra fat anywhere else on the body. If you carry excess weight in your breasts, you may be subject to back pain and premature sagging. While cosmetic surgery is an option, it is expensive and requires recovery time.

Myrna St. Romain
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Proper Angle for Incline Bench Press

The incline bench press offers a range of angles, from about 30 to 75 degrees, that tailor to different needs and comfort levels. Dive in on the details here.

Dan Ketchum
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Lower Chest Exercises for Men

Lower chest development is valuable for bodybuilders who need a thick, well-rounded appearance to their chests.

Andrea Cespedes
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The Standard Weight of a Bench Press Bar

The bench press exercise is a very common choice for those who are interested in effectively developing their chest, shoulders and triceps muscles, and the exercise is usually performed with a barbell. Although there are some variety in bars, there is one typical standard weight bar that you’ll find in most gyms.

Kim Nunley
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Natural Breast Enhancement Exercises & Eating Habits

Many women turn to cosmetic surgery to enhance their breasts or increase their breast size. However, there are natural methods to increase breast size—and even the appearance of bigger breasts.

Chris Kinsey
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The Muscles Used in a Pec Deck Machine

The pec deck is an effective way to strengthen your primary chest muscle. Use it as part of a comprehensive upper-body routine.

Andrea Cespedes
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Dumbbell Chest Exercises With No Bench

While a bench makes a chest workout more convenient, you don't need one to build bigger pectoral muscles.

Kelsey Casselbury
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