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4 Ways to Add Variety to Upper Back Exercises

If there’s one thing we can learn from high-level bodybuilders, it’s that hitting a muscle from slightly different angles can help spark new muscle growth. Exercise novelty doesn’t equal guaranteed hypertrophy, but if subtle variety keeps you motivated and helps you discover exercises that get you a really strong contraction and quality soreness in the …

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Technique Tuesday: 3 Ways to Make Chin-Ups More Shoulder Friendly

Chin-ups are no doubt an excellent exercise to build upper body strength. A big strong upper back may be THE limiting factor in the squat, bench press, and deadlift, so chin-ups have a place in almost any powerlifting program. The only problem: they can be super uncomfortable for many lifters, especially in their shoulders. That’s …

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