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Offset overhead farmer's carry: How to do it, and the benefits for your core and shoulders

By Sam Hopes published 24 September 23

Learn how to do the offset overhead farmer’s carry, common mistakes, the benefits and variations to try.

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Forget push-ups — this kettlebell shoulder workout chisels your pecs and shoulders in 3 moves

By Sam Hopes last updated 21 September 23

This upper-body kettlebell workout chisels the pecs, triceps and shoulders without push-ups, using just three exercises in 8 minutes.

15 tips to improve your Apple Watch’s battery life

By Jane McGuire published 20 September 23

How to improve the battery life on your Apple Watch - 15 tips and tricks you might not know about when it comes to increasing battery life

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5 best ab exercises for sculpting and strengthening your oblique muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 18 September 23

These are five of the best ab exercises to sculpt and strengthen your oblique muscles without hurting your lower back.

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I'm a personal trainer — here are 3 best compound exercises for cutting V-shaped back muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 18 September 23

Our staff fitness writer is also a personal trainer, and these three back exercises are her best compound exercises for building muscle and strength.

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Nordic hamstring curls: How to do them and the benefits for strengthening your glutes and hamstrings

By Sam Hopes last updated 11 September 23

The Nordic hamstring curl is one of the most effective hamstring strengthening exercises. Here's how to do it, the benefits, common mistakes and two variations to try.

How to change your Garmin watch face

By Jane McGuire published 7 September 23

We can show you how to change your Garmin watch face and even create your own custom Garmin Watch face

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American kettlebell swings: How to do them and 3 benefits for sculpting muscle all over

By Sam Hopes last updated 21 August 23

Learn how to do American kettlebell swings, the benefits, the most common mistakes and these variations to try from the home or gym.

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Chair sit-ups: How to do the seated ab exercise and the benefits for your midsection

By Jane McGuire published 20 August 23

How to do chair-sit ups, the benefits of chair sit-ups and the different variations to try

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Double kettlebell front squat: How to do it and the benefits for building strength

By Jane McGuire published 18 August 23

How to do a double kettlebell front squat, the benefits, the form mistakes to look out for, and the variations to try

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Crunches: How to do them and 3 crunch variations for the best ab workouts

By Sam Hopes last updated 16 August 23

Learn how to do crunches, the benefits and three crunch variations to strengthen your core muscles.

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Alligator drags: How to do them and 4 benefits for sculpting abs and shoulder muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 14 August 23

How to do the alligator drag exercise, the benefits and variations to try

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Windshield wipers: How to do them and the benefits for blasting your core

By Jane McGuire published 3 August 23

How to do the windshield wiper exercise, the benefits of the windshield wiper exercise, and the variations to try

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Barbell ab rollouts: How to do them and the benefits for strengthening your core muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 2 August 23

Learn how to do barbell ab rollouts, the benefits, common mistakes and two variations to try.

Weighted woodchop: how to do it and the benefits of this standing ab exercise

By Lee Bell published 28 July 23

How to do the weighted woodchop exercise, the benefits of a weighted woodchop, and the variations to try

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Squats: How to do them and the benefits for building leg strength and muscle

By Sam Hopes published 22 July 23

Here's how to squat with proper form, the benefits and common mistakes.

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Russian twist: how to do it, and the benefits for your core

By Jane McGuire last updated 20 July 23

How to do a Russian twist, the benefits of Russian twists, and the best modifications to try.

Duck walk: How to do it, and the benefits for strengthening your lower body

By Jane McGuire published 19 July 23

How to do the duck walk, the benefits of the duck walk, and the variations to try.

Arnold press: How to do it, and the benefits for strengthening your chest and shoulder muscles

By Jane McGuire last updated 18 July 23

How to do an Arnold press, the benefits of an Arnold press and the modifications to try.

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How to set up a training plan on your Coros Vertix 2

By Jeff Parsons published 18 July 23

Here's how to set up a training plan on your Coros Vertix 2 and get the most out of the rugged adventure watch

Ab wheel plank: How to do them, and the benefits for building your core muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 18 July 23

Learn how to do ab wheel planks as well as the benefits, common mistakes and two variations to try.

Hip thrusts: How to do them and grow your glutes with perfect form

By Sam Hopes last updated 12 July 23

New to the hip thrust? Here's how to improve your technique and maximize your glute growth.

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Pistol squats: how to do them, and the benefits for strengthening your legs and glutes

By Sam Hopes published 12 July 23

Learn how to do pistol squats, the benefits, common mistakes and three variations to try whatever your fitness level.

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Hammer curls: how to do them and the benefits for building bigger biceps

By Sam Hopes last updated 6 July 23

Learn how to do hammer curls, the benefits, common mistakes and two variations we recommend for building bigger biceps

Scissor kicks: How to do them and the benefits for building core strength

By Jane McGuire published 1 July 23

How to do scissor kicks, the benefits of scissor kicks, plus the variations to try

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Bird dog exercise — what is it, and how does it help build core strength?

By Jane McGuire published 30 June 23

How to do a bird dog exercise, the benefits for your core, and the variations to try.

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Devil press: How to do it and the benefits for building full-body strength

By Sam Hopes published 28 June 23

Learn how to do the devil press, benefits, common mistakes and variations to try.

Man in home on an exercise mat performing a dumbbell renegade row with left arm lifted in row position from plank

Renegade rows: How to do them, and the benefits for strengthening your back and core muscles

By Sam Hopes last updated 22 June 23

How to do the renegade row, the benefits of rowing with weights and variations to try.

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How to do the Copenhagen plank and strengthen your core and thighs

By Jane McGuire published 17 June 23

How to do the Copenhagen plank, the benefits of the Copenhagen plank, and the variations to try

How to sync Fitbit with an Android phone

By Jeff Parsons published 16 June 23

Quickly learning how to sync Fitbit with and Android phone will help you make sure your Fitbit tracker or smartwatch stays updated

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