12 Weight-Training Mistakes You Don't Want to Make

With so much conflicting information out there, it’s hard to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing in your workout. While almost every type of activity is positive, wasting time isn’t.

Jon Goodman
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Why Wonder Woman Gal Gadot Actually Gained Weight for Her Role

Gal Gadot bulked up for her role as Wonder Woman, packing on an impressive 17 pounds of muscle through rigorous training.

Leah Groth
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How Long Does It Take for the Ab Ripper X to Work?

Ab Ripper X is the core component of P90X, one of the best-selling workout DVDs in history. It's a 90-day program, but how long does it take to see results?

Collette Stohler
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I Heard a Pop in My Calf Muscle When Running

Whether you run for exercise or for sport, there are few other natural body motions that can compete with the overall caloric burn of running in general. Occasionally, running can lead to muscle problems severe enough to require surgery and months of rehabilitation.

Henry Halse
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Neutral-grip Chinups Versus Regular Chinups

Both the chin up and neutral grip chin up are great exercises, but one may be better than the other in certain situations.

Kyle Arsenault
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Yoga & Lean Muscle Mass

Yoga can be an integral part of a muscle mass-building routine, as long as you choose poses that require strength rather than meditation.

Kelsey Casselbury
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Does Pilates Help You Get a Bigger Butt?

Pilates offers exercises to tone and build endurance in your butt muscles. Whether these make your butt bigger depends on your genetics and fitness level.

Andrea Cespedes
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Does Running Make You Lose Muscle Mass?

Excessive cardiovascular exercise uses energy the body requires to build muscle mass. Running is a cardiovascular exercise, which explains why bodybuilders spend little time on the treadmill. Performance enhancement coach Rachel Cosgrove, C.S.C.S.

Henry Halse
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How to Do a CrossFit Thruster

The thruster is one of the most commonly utilized compound movements in CrossFit. We explore how to perform this multi-joint movement.

Collette Stohler
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How Much Cardio Should I Do When Bulking?

You should do a moderate amount of cardio while bulking to maintain fitness and improve performance and recovery.

Heather Hitchcock
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How to Gain Muscle Mass at Home Fast

Building muscle at home takes consistency and a proper workout and diet plan. Weightlifting equipment helps but isn't necessary.

Henry Halse
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12-Week Periodized Strength Training & Aerobics Program

Periodized workouts help you keep your progress going steadily by planning your workouts in advance.

Henry Halse
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