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Key Takeaways A weightlifting cue is a simple reminder, usually in the form of a phrase, that directs your attention to a particular aspect of your exercise technique. One of the best bench pressing cues is “break the bar in half,” one of the best cues for squatting is “spread the floor with your feet,”...

Key Takeaways A workout split is a way or organizing your workouts throughout the week so that you train some muscle groups or exercises on some days, and other muscle groups and exercises on other days. No workout split is inherently better than another, and the best workout split for you depends on your schedule,...

Detoxification is the process by which your body gets rid of impurities. This is an important process for improving health and promoting weight loss. Luckily your body is naturally equipped to detoxify itself. However, you can improve your detox system by following a particular diet, lifestyle, and by taking supplements that aid in...

Key Takeaways Stretching has gotten itself a bad name in the fitness space, but most of the criticism is unjustified according to the most up-to-date research. If you want stretching to help rather than hinder, it’s important to manipulate variables such as when you stretch, how long your hold stretches for, and how intensely you...

Key Takeaways Your main goal during your first few weeks back in the gym should be to train just enough to improve your muscle’s ability to resist soreness, and to improve your technique. To do this, you’ll want to train with relatively light weights, low volumes, a variety of rep ranges, and a higher than...