All posts by Douglass

How much does a trap bar weigh? And how to do hex bar deadlifts!

I remember the good ol’days when a barbell was your only choice for squats deadlift and bench. How things have changed, google anything fitness related and you will find rigorous strength training courses, be inundated with dietary advice and receive a generous helping of “bro-science.” Well, it turns out that some of the shiny new […]

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Knee Sleeves vs Knee Wraps – What should you use?

Why should you fuss over expensive accessories — knee sleeves, knee braces, knee wraps — for such a small part of your body.  That little cap that connects a very long portion of your body deserves some tender love and care as it does lots of hard work for you in the gym. Knee problems […]

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Best Ankle Braces for Running, Basketball or Volleyball Sprains

Among the most common — and most debilitating and nagging — kinds of injuries anybody has to deal with are those involving the ankle. If you’re searching for an ankle brace you probably know this already. When it’s sprained, twisted, or just banged up, chances are it hurts like hell. A year ago I sprained my […]

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How To Get A Jiggly Butt: Exercises for a Soft and Round Booty

What do celebrities like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, J-Lo and Nicky Minaj have in common? Here’s a hint, it is not talent, except for Beyonce who can actually sing 🙂 It’s their butts that drive the men crazy.While most women with good looking booties can thank genetics, or surgery in the case of Nicky Minaj…it is […]

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Best Adjustable Weight Bench – Our top 5 choices for 2019

Looking for the best adjustable weight bench? Fitness buffs spill on what features to search for, their faves and raves, and what’s best for you.You go to the gym and look for the best adjustable weight bench in sight, but there’s none. You panicked a little, wondering how to do those chest presses and dips […]

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What Does Cottage Cheese Taste Like? How does it compare to Ricotta?

“Milk’s leap toward immortality” is a label many cheese connoisseurs and foodies would use on cheese. Like wine from fermented grapes, the product of fermented milk and its incredible variety has much loved the world over. One such type of cheese is cottage cheese that is under the category of fresh cheeses. Often, it’s the most […]

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How Long Does Testosterone Stay In Your System: What You Should Know

Do you know what testosterone is? It is a hormone secreted by the testes, which is a part of the male body. However, you can see this hormone in lower levels among females.​With that, you can also call testosterone as a male sex hormone. Moreover, testosterone is also a drug or medication that you can […]

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Pull Ups Vs Chin Ups – What Muscles Do They Work?

Calisthenics is a series of bodyweight exercises utilizing your own weight to build muscular power and endurance without supportive equipment. Some of the best calisthenic exercises you can do are pull ups and chin ups, two of three ultimate pull-up forms, but more about this later…

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How Much Does A Curl Bar Weigh?

Weightlifting might seem very simple to a spectator’s eyes. However, if you try taking it to another level, you’d realize that there is so much more to lifting than just being able to raise a barbell high.​There are lots of several other factors that might affect the effectivity of your lifting. The different kinds of […]

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The benefits of Front Squats vs Back Squats, and how to do them correctly

As we all know, to have an overall stunning physique, you need to also workout on below-the-belt muscles, aka the legs and buttocks. Alongside traditional back squats for leg gains, we have it’s less famous sibling, the front squat; an exercise that requires the bar to be in front you instead of on your back.Continue […]

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