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Drop Sets Explained: Why, When & How To Use Them
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Drop Sets Explained: Why, When & How To Use Them

Drop sets are an advanced training technique used mostly by bodybuilders to maximise muscle growth (hypertrophy). The purpose of drop sets…

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Jan 24th, 2025 -4 mins
Supersets Explained; More Gains in Half the Time
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Supersets Explained; More Gains in Half the Time

Supersets are a time efficient way to train and maximise muscle growth and strength. In this article we will explore what supersets are, how…

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Jan 14th, 2025 -7 mins
2025 Strength Goal Planner - For Women Who Want To Be Strong
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2025 Strength Goal Planner - For Women Who Want To Be Strong

Are you ready to Become Stronger Than Ever in 2025? When it comes to setting new year goals, most people think of the usual: lose weight…

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Dec 10th, 2024 -2 mins
30 Day Squat Challenge - With Weights: Build Strength, Burn Fat, Transform Your Physique
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30 Day Squat Challenge - With Weights: Build Strength, Burn Fat, Transform Your Physique

Welcome to Your Ultimate 30 Day Squat Challenge - With Weights Ready to level up your squat game? The Lipstick Lifters 30-Day Squat…

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Dec 6th, 2024 -5 mins
Exercises To Grow Your Hamstrings
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Exercises To Grow Your Hamstrings

Building strong hamstrings isn’t just about looking good in your favourite jeans—it's also essential for improving your overall lower body…

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Oct 19th, 2024 -4 mins
How To Overcome The Dreaded Plateau
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How To Overcome The Dreaded Plateau

Do you sometimes feel like you’re stuck? Things aren’t progressing like they used to, and you don’t know why? “Weight loss plateaus” are…

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Sep 18th, 2024 -5 mins
What Muscles Do Squats Work? A Complete Guide to Benefits and Variations
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What Muscles Do Squats Work? A Complete Guide to Benefits and Variations

To begin with, you should know that squats are, without a doubt, one of the most important exercises you can do to build strength and power…

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Jul 31st, 2024 -8 mins
Toning Exercises For Women - What Toning Really Means
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Toning Exercises For Women - What Toning Really Means

Toning exercises for women are often dressed up as easy to perform bodyweight or band exercises. While there is some benefit to these…

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Jul 17th, 2024 -5 mins
How To Use A Squat Rack
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How To Use A Squat Rack

Beginners Guide To Using A Squat Rack If you’re not sure how to use a squat rack correctly and most importantly; safely. This guide is for…

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Jul 3rd, 2024 -20 mins
9 Tips To Improve Your Squat Depth
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9 Tips To Improve Your Squat Depth

Squat depth is one of the fundamentals that needs to be on point before you even consider adding weight to your squats. In this article we…

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Jul 2nd, 2024 -10 mins
How To Build Your Own Weight Lifting Workout Plans
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How To Build Your Own Weight Lifting Workout Plans

You can build your own weight lifting workout plan in a few very simple steps. The fundamentals of weightlifting are simple, muscle and…

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May 23rd, 2024 -7 mins
Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss
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Cardio vs Weights for Fat Loss

Cardio vs weights for fat loss; this is arguably one of the most commonly asked questions in the fitness industry. It’s a valid question…

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Apr 14th, 2024 -8 mins
Time Under Tension in Weightlifting: How to use it for Maximising Muscle Growth
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Time Under Tension in Weightlifting: How to use it for Maximising Muscle Growth

When it comes to building a physique, there's more to lifting weights than simply moving them up and down. There is a lot to be said about…

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Feb 15th, 2024 -2 mins
Deadlifting With Hex Plates: How To Work Around The Fact That They Suck!
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Deadlifting With Hex Plates: How To Work Around The Fact That They Suck!

Hex plates while deadlifting are a pain in the proverbial for many experienced lifters, and there is a good reason for that. They suck. If…

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Sep 18th, 2022 -4 mins
Workout Splits For Women
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Workout Splits For Women

When it comes to getting physical and aesthetic results in weightlifting; workout splits are vital.  The fact is; if you want sustainable…

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Apr 18th, 2020 -5 mins
How To Bench Press: A Quick Fire Guide For Ladies
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How To Bench Press: A Quick Fire Guide For Ladies

It’s no secret that the boys are all about chest day, as a result, the bench press features very predominately in their workouts. As women…

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Oct 8th, 2019 -4 mins
Hack Squat - Your Killer Quad Builder
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Hack Squat - Your Killer Quad Builder

If you're struggling to load and build your quads, you may want to consider adding the lesser known hack squat to your routine.  It is no…

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Sep 30th, 2019 -2 mins
Grip Strength: How To Improve Yours
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Grip Strength: How To Improve Yours

It should be noted that your grip strength is just as important as any other type of strength you intend to build. It may seem insignificant…

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Jul 23rd, 2019 -3 mins
Weightlifting For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
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Weightlifting For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide

Stepping into the world of weightlifting need not be scary or complex.  The fact is, everybody started somewhere and anybody with an ounce…

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Jun 28th, 2019 -12 mins
Smith Machine Squat - Used To Your Advantage
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Smith Machine Squat - Used To Your Advantage

Squats on a smith machine are given a much harder time than they deserve in the weightlifting community. From a heavy lifters perspective…

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Feb 3rd, 2019 -3 mins
30 Minute Workout – 5 Quick Ways To Do More In Less Time
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30 Minute Workout – 5 Quick Ways To Do More In Less Time

30 minutes may not seem like a lot of time, but when you apply the same 30 minutes consistently and repeatedly, it starts adding up. To…

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Dec 30th, 2018 -3 mins
Push Pull Legs Routine Explained
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Push Pull Legs Routine Explained

A push pull legs routine is arguably one of the more simple approaches to a training split and it is for good reason.  Because, above all…

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Dec 14th, 2018 -4 mins
Weight Training For Women
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Weight Training For Women

Weight training for women is more popular than ever.  The misconceptions of women becoming ‘bulky’ or ‘too masculine’ as a result of lifting…

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Aug 15th, 2018 -13 mins
How To Spot A Bad Personal Trainer
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How To Spot A Bad Personal Trainer

Every industry has it's cowboys and personal training is no exception.  In this post we're going to share how to spot a bad personal trainer…

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Jun 3rd, 2018 -6 mins