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The primary benefit of the French press is building triceps strength and muscle. ‘How much strength or growth you get depends on load, intensity and how close you train to fatigue, but that’s the main ...

It can be tempting to step on the scale following a week of intense workouts at the gym to check whether you’ve gained any muscle - but chances are, you haven’t. In reality, building muscle doesn’t ...

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If your goal is to build lower body mass, as tempting as it might be to cram every variation of squats, lunges and deadlifts into one session, it might not be optimal. Neither is swerving leg training ...

Muscles worked: Hamstrings, glutes, lower back, and core Stand tall in a split stance with one foot forward and the other elevated behind you on a bench. Keeping your chest up, lower your back knee ...

If you’ve peeked at the Insta #fitness scene recently, you’ve probably heard of bulking and cutting. But if you’re new to the concept of getting as big as the Hulk (well, almost) and then slimming ...