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Building Muscle Karp Fitness Vancouver

Q: One of my biggest fitness goals is to build more muscle. Any tips? A: If you are looking to increase your lean body mass, your program must be designed around strength improvements. This means lifting a little heavier weights, performing fewer repetitions on each set, and taking a little longer breaks between your sets to allow your muscles to … Read More

One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Grasp a moderately weighted dumbbell in one hand and place the upper arm along the angled surface of the preacher bench, with the upper edge of the bench wedged beneath your armpit. Slowly lower the weight to straighten the arm. Use biceps strength to slowly curl the dumbbell from the starting point on the bench up to shoulder level. Hold … Read More