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How to execute the French press

Posted on August 29, 2010 by ironnsimba
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If you want big arms, work the triceps, not the biceps. The triceps are bigger than the biceps and are composed of three heads, thus their name. They are located on the back of the upper arm and even when slightly developed, appear as a horse-shoe form. Continue reading →

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Variations to the shoulder barbell press

Posted on August 5, 2010 by ironnsimba
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There are quite a few variations to this basic exercise.  AKA military press or the overhead shoulder press, it can be done standing up. This is much more difficult Continue reading →

Posted in Exercises | Tagged behind-the-neck press, delts, military press, overhead shoulder press, shrugs, traps | Leave a reply

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