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  2. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    If a weight is used, then it rests upon the shoulders, or is held in the hand(s). This is an isolation exercise for the calves; it particularly emphasises the gastrocnemius muscle, and recruits the soleus muscle. [6] Equipment Body weight, dumbbells, barbell, Smith machine or standing calf raise machine. Major variants

  3. Weightlifting - Wikipedia

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    For example, in weight training, a type of exercise using weights to increase muscle strength, and in bodybuilding, a form of body modification for aesthetic reasons. Strength training, bodybuilding, and working out to achieve a general level of physical fitness have all historically been closely associated with weightlifting. Weightlifting is ...

  4. Weight machine - Wikipedia

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    Thus 50 kg (~491 N) of plates will apply to the user only an equaling weight of 18 kg or a force of ~174 N at the beginning of the motion. On the other end of the spectrum may be a bent-over-row machine that is designed with the user's grip between the plates and the fulcrum.

  5. The Beginner's Guide to Weight Training - AOL

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  6. Strength training - Wikipedia

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    Strength training is primarily an anaerobic activity, although circuit training also is a form of aerobic exercise. Strength training can increase muscle, tendon, and ligament strength as well as bone density, metabolism, and the lactate threshold; improve joint and cardiac function; and reduce the risk of injury in athletes and the elderly ...

  7. A pair of twins followed different diets for 12 weeks. The ...

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    The Turners did similar workouts featuring a mixture of cardio and strength training, using home gym equipment, and rested every three days. ... Lost 0.3 kilograms (0.6 pounds) of fat. Gained ...

  8. List of world records in Olympic weightlifting - Wikipedia

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    67 kg Snatch 155 kg Huang Minhao China 6 July 2019 Olympics Test Event: Tokyo, Japan [5] Clean & Jerk 190 kg Ri Won-ju North Korea 8 December 2024 World Championships: Manama, Bahrain [6] Total 339 kg Chen Lijun China 21 April 2019 Asian Championships: Ningbo, China [7] 73 kg Snatch 169 kg Shi Zhiyong China 20 April 2021 Asian Championships

  9. Barbell - Wikipedia

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    Stating that bar should weigh 25 kg (55 lb) with collars on, effectively permits use of 20 kg (44 lb) bars only, because same as IWF, [3] IPF requires collars to weigh 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) each. [6] The total weight of the barbell varies based on the type and number of plates loaded onto the ends of the bar and the lift being performed, and easily ...