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7 safety rules every heavyweight lifter must follow to build strength without injury

Lifting heavy is one of the fastest ways to build raw strength and muscle, but without proper safety habits, it can also lead ...

Is heavy lifting the real fountain of youth? These women over 60—and science—say yes

Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...
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Why lifting heavy is not the only way to build strength

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...
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How to ease into heavy weight lifting and channel Ashley Graham’s powerful vibes

Want to channel Ashley Graham's powerful gym vibes? Here's exactly how to master heavy weight lifting and box squats, straight from her DogPound trainer, Dara Hart. To (eventually!) get on Graham’s ...
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Heavy lifting could replace your therapist completely

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...