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Build muscles in your legs, glutes and back safely when performing deadlifts. Use these tips to avoid back injuries.

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Train for Your Muscle Fiber Type

Does your training plan account for your muscle fiber type composition? Find out why this makes a difference, and take the quiz to discover your type.

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