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Shoulders: Lateral raises

Working your medial deltoids is quite different than working the other parts of your shoulder. The muscle fibbers are shaped different and don’t necessarily need heavy weights though they can handle heavy weights. I would suggest lighter weights high reps and strict form. Execution: Stand holding a pair of dumbbells to your sides. Slightly bend […]

Shoulders: Bent over lateral raises

Another important body part and sometimes over worked or over stressed are your shoulders. They are being worked all the time in back workouts, arm work outs, chest workouts and even when you squat they are under stress, so by working your rear and medial delts more often you will strengthen around your shoulders and […]

Back: Bent Over Rows

This movement is great for building thickness in the upper back and lats. Pulling the bar high into your chest will help thicken your lower traps. Remember good form is crucial don’t just go up and down with the bar. Execution Grab the bar with an over hand grip making shore your hands are quite […]

UFC 85: Bedlam

Arianny © Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com June 8, 2008 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges Coming Live from the O2 Arena in London, this card was always going to have trouble following up the stacked UFC 84. But UK fans were delighted when it was announced their very own Manchester lad, Michael […]

UFC 84: Ill Will

Edith © Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com May 25, 2008 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges What a solid card this was! UFC 84 was certainly an outstanding treat for MMA fans. And speaking of treats, Arianny and Edith were at their sizzling best at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Please […]

UFC 83: Serra vs. St-Pierre 2

Edith © Marc Wickert www.knucklepit.com April 30, 2008 All photos copyright 2004 Zuffa LLC Photography by Joshua Hedges This was a huge MMA event, with all 21,000 tickets selling on the opening day of trade. Not only was it the first time the Octagon travelled to Canada, but ticket sales for the show also set […]

Triceps: Seated Dumbbell Triceps Extension

This is a great exercise for building mass and strength in the triceps. It works the entirety of the triceps. Start with a weight you can handle easily, increasing the weight with each set. You should be able to add a small amount of weight each week with reps of 5-10. When you can no […]

Hamstrings: Good Mornings

When learning this exercise make sure you use good form. Always start with the bar. Keep your reps high at first until you get used to the movement, then you can start lowering the reps as you get stronger at this exercise Each week add small amounts of weight making sure that you can handle […]

Back: One Arm Rows

This is a very hard exercise if done properly. You will use a great amount of energy doing this and build a lot of thickness in the lats and upper back. A bigger stronger upper back will also help bring your bench press up. Execution Grasp a dumbbell you can handle easily. Place your opposite […]