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Jermaine Eluemunor is undoubtedly one of the strongest players in the NFL. The New York Giants Offensive Tackle has benched over 500 pounds, deadlifted over 600 pounds, and squatted more than 700-pounds. When it comes to training during the season, “The Main Show” still likes to lift, he just...

Let’s say 99% of people who lift want bigger arms, and the other 1% are just lying to themselves, can making gains to your guns be achieved without bogarting the squat rack with curls? Maybe! If you’re looking for a way to build size in your biceps and triceps without adding unnecessary stress...

A mini band is a 9-inch flat looped band that’s great for targeting the smaller muscles of your hips, glutes, thighs, and shoulders. These bands are versatile, portable and can be added to both bodyweight or weighted exercises to add strength to smaller muscles that may be preventing your larger...

Sometimes small things pack a surprising punch. And that pretty much sums up resistance band workouts. The color-coded, portable equipment used to be the most undervalued tool in the gym, often reserved for a physical therapist or the older crowd. That is not the case today. Resistance bands...

The biggest knock-on resistance band is after a certain point they will not get you stronger. But resistance bands are a versatile tool as you can train your muscles in multiple planes of motion for better muscle development. The real magic with bands is when you add them to free-weight tools to...

A major advantage of training with resistance bands is they don’t rely on gravity for resistance, so you can perform a variety of exercises at different angles to challenge your muscle in all different directions for total muscle development. Plus, incorporating band workouts into your routine...

It might seem as though it’s not possible to get a solid workout with just a band, but building a stronger physique doesn’t always require heavy dumbbells or a gym membership. Your band workout will be as intense as you want it to be. This is where incorporating body-weight moves...

There are a few good candidates when it comes to a portable fitness tool that offer a variety of workout options. I am a big fan of a TRX suspension trainer, but it might not be in everyone’s travel budget. There are various sliders you can pack in your bag, but unless you are on carpet or a...

There are many ways to train with weights. You can focus on one-rep strength like powerlifters, or you can use slightly less weight and focus on reps for bodybuilding goals. Regardless of the preference, all lifters have one thing in common: There are certain sticking points that we all have...