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Archives for January 2019

How to Banish the Fear of Lifting Weights

January 21, 2019 by Nia Shanks

fear of lifting weights

Would you rather listen to this article? Use the player below, download it, or use iTunes. The gym is a place for every individual. No one is better than anyone else, and no one deserves to be there more than the person beside them. Lifting weights is an activity for everyone. But it may not always feel that way. Gym intimidation is a common issue. Many experience it the first time they …

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Feel Like Your Back “Strains” from Deadlifts?

January 8, 2019 by Nia Shanks

common deadlift mistake

Has it ever felt like your low back was "straining" as you deadlifted the bar off the floor? The day after deadlifting, have you been left with battered and bruised shins? You’re likely making a very common mistake. And the great news? It’s incredibly easy to fix. This all-too-common mistake happens before you even wrap your hands around the barbell. The barbell is in the wrong position. …

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