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Cross Trainer Muscles Worked: What an Elliptical Really Trains
Which muscles a cross trainer works, what the EMG research shows compared with running, how to shift the work to your glutes, arms or calves, and what it won't do.
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Marcy SM-4903 Smith Machine Review: Smith Bar, Cage and Pulleys in One
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Neezee 3-in-1 Cross Trainer Review: 8kg Flywheel, Zwift and a 3 Year Warranty
Our Neezee 3-in-1 cross trainer review: 16 magnetic resistance levels, the 8kg flywheel, Kinomap and Zwift support, 150kg limit, footprint and what the listing leaves out.
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Pin Squat: How to Do It, Benefits and Programming
How to do the pin squat in a power rack, step by step: setting the pin height, the dead stop, the drive out of the hole, common mistakes, variations and how to programme it.
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Ultrasport Power Rack Review: Lat Pulldown and Row for Under £260
Our Ultrasport Power Rack review: the spotter arms, pull-up and dip stations, lat pulldown and low row, the real load limits, the 4 year warranty and who it suits.
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