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    Calf (and other lagging muscles) Training Frequency

    Hey Guys, My calves and shoulders are majorly lagging behind the rest of my body: 1 - The reason my shoulders are lagging is because of my rotator cuffs 2- My calfs are just pitiful - end of story. Here's the question. I've read Fadi's article on the "Rotator Cuff" and have started doing the...
  2. C

    Building Forearm Muscles - How?

    So how do you do this? :confused: My shoulders, back, upper arms, abs & legs are coming along nicely. But how do you grow the forearms? I have been trying underhand grip rowing. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
  3. Military press behind head and infront does it work same muscles?

    Does doing a military press or seated press behind the head hit the same muscles as infront? I know someone asked this before but i dont know if anyone responded. Also should i do one press behind and one press infront or just stick to infront or behind. If anyone knows the answer let me know.
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    Diabetes treatment may lie in helping muscles to burn fat better

    Interesting article: Diabetes treatment may lie in helping muscles to burn fat better 28 January 2009 -- Scientists in Sydney and Melbourne have produced results that could silence the current debate about exactly how fat molecules clog up muscle cells, making them less responsive to insulin
  5. Does anyone know of any exercises for the muscles around the knees?

    I have knee issues because of an accident i had once. The area around my knees are really weak. It only gives me issues when I do squats and i want to keep doing squats. Any suggestions for exercises?
  6. slow/fast twitching muscles

    I've just heard something about "slow twitching or fast twitching" muscles. Apparently slow twitchers should be exercised quickly and fast ones slowly. Anybody know anything about it?
  7. G

    Are there any proven ways to build muscles?

    Building muscle takes so long! I train a lot and hard but it takes forever, it seems I just can’t do it. Please tell me, are there any proven ways to build muscles? Please reply I am waiting for your replies.
  8. Do squats and leg press work the same muscles?

    I have been doing leg press for awhile because my knees havent been up to doing squats but now i think i could start going back to squats. BUT... The PT i saw said leg press works the same muscles as squats bar the staberlisers and is much safer on the back etc. Should i ignore her warnings...
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    what muscles do u use with a wheelbarrow

    I am starting a new job next week as a labourer , i was working as a sales assistant until i got the arse from that job My new job involves a lot of wheel barrow work. What muscles you would be using to move a wheel barrow around and what kind of exercises would help me with it?
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    Do pushups/pullups make muscles bigger or just strengthen?

    Will doing pushups and pullups increase the muscles in my arms,or does it strengthen what is already there? Do they pushups and pullupshave any effect on your chest muscles?
  11. O

    [Boxing] muscles in a fight

    do the size of your arm muscles have any relation with how hard you punch? just wondering
  12. O

    muscles in a fight

    do the size of your arm muscles have any relation with how hard you punch? just wondering
  13. C

    Please critise my routine

    This is what ive been doing for the past 3 months and results are starting to show. my main goal is to remove alot of body fat and tone up all the major muscle groups. My height is 6 foot weight 86 kg age 21 Monday - Chest & Triceps Tuesday - Legs Thursday - Shoulders Friday - Back & Biceps...