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How to do an assisted pull-up with a band, machine, box or partner, the muscles worked, mistakes to fix, and a 6 week plan to cut the assistance and go unaided.
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Bumper Plates: What They Are, Types, Sizes and Whether You Need Them
Bumper plates explained: why each is 450 mm wide, crumb vs virgin vs urethane rubber, IWF colours, thickness, bounce, price per kg and the set to start with.
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How to do the cable reverse fly: cable height, crossover or single cable, grip, step-by-step cues, muscles worked, common mistakes, variations, sets and reps.
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Dripex compact elliptical cross trainer review: the 6kg flywheel, 16 magnetic levels, 120kg limit, missing stride spec and who this £200 machine really suits.
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Adjustable Kettlebell: Is One Worth Buying? Types, Pros and Cons
Is an adjustable kettlebell worth it? The main designs, weight jumps, how they cope with swings and snatches, cost per kg versus fixed bells, and what to buy.
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Bumper plates explained: why each is 450 mm wide, crumb vs virgin vs urethane rubber, IWF colours, thickness, bounce, price per kg and the set to start with.
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Calibrated plates are machined to within 10g or 0.25% of their stated weight and are much slimmer than cast iron. What they cost in the UK and who needs them.
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