What Muscles Do Shoulder Shrugs Work?
Shoulder shrugs are known for targeting the trapezius, but that's not the end of their story. Find out what additional benefits shrugs have to offer.
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How to Cook Pork Brisket in the Oven
While traditional beef brisket rules the deli counter, pork brisket -- little known as it may be -- serves as a savory, tender and affordable alternative. Like beef brisket, this cut comes from the bottom half of the shoulder and features a similar consistency and texture, down to the signature marbling.
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How to Cook a Pear in the Microwave
Succulent pears work famously well as finger foods, but the summery fruit also lends itself to dishes ranging from tarts and chutney to salads and relish.
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How to Grind Pumpkin Seeds to Make Protein Powder
Pumpkin seeds have a well-earned reputation as a tasty, easy-to-make snack, but they also pack plentiful health benefits; these crunchy seeds feature significant amounts of magnesium, zinc, omega-3s, antioxidants, fiber and, of course, protein.
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What Is a Hammer Strength Chest Press?
Find out what a Hammer Strength chest press is, how to do it, its potential benefits, and even what differentiates it from other machine presses.
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Pros & Cons of a Decline Bench Press
The decline bench press is almost as popular as its flat forefather (and its incline cousin), but it's worth diving into its factual benefits and drawbacks.
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Inner Pectoral Dumbbell Workouts
Isolation exercise might be bunk, but you can increase your focus on the inner pecs (or clavicular heads) with dumbbell flyes and a unique dumbbell shrug.
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How Much of Your Body Weight Do You Lift in a Push-Up?
Push-ups aren't exactly an obscure exercise, but some of their benefits, nuances and even the exact percentage of weight you're pushing might just surprise you.
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The Average Bench Press for Adults
How much do you bench? Or rather, how much should you be benching? The answer to that one has lots of layers to explore.
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Can Doing Push-Ups Stunt Your Growth?
Time to bust some fitness myths. Cut through common misconceptions about push-ups, resistance training and youth exercise.
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What Does the Wide-Grip Bench Press Work?
Once you're comfortable with the standard barbell bench press, it's time to explore the many variations. Find out if a wide-grip is the right style for you.
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How to Properly Use a Dumbbell When Sitting Down
You've got a dumbbell, you've got a sturdy seat, now all you need to know is proper form for some effective exercises. Let's start with these three classics.
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Arnold Press vs. Barbell Press
How do two effective shoulder press workouts compare? Find out what makes the "Arnold" press different, and learn how to do both presses to perfection.
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Knuckle Push-Ups vs. Regular
The knuckle push-up is a bit of a gym legend, but how does it stack up to the standard variety? Time to weigh the benefits and the risks.
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