Álvaro Piqueras
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The 3-5 Rule Is a Simple, Proven Formula for Building Muscle and Strength as a Beginner (opens the original)
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Starting strength training can become unnecessarily complicated. How many days should you train? How many exercises do you need? And how many sets should you actually be doing? If you're new to lifting, Spanish fitness and nutrition expert Marcos Vázquez has a simple framework that answers all three questions. He calls it the '3-5 rule': train three to five days per week, perform three to five exercises per workout and complete three to five sets of each. It's not a magic formula for building mu
The 3-5 Rule Is a Simple, Proven Formula for Building Muscle and Strength as a Beginner (opens the original)
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Starting strength training can become unnecessarily complicated. How many days should you train? How many exercises do you need? And how many sets should you actually be doing? If you're new to lifting, Spanish fitness and nutrition expert Marcos Vázquez has a simple framework that answers all three questions. He calls it the '3-5 rule': train three to five days per week, perform three to five exercises per workout and complete three to five sets of each. It's not a magic formula for building mu
The Simple 3-2-1 Rule for Building a Bigger, Stronger Back – and Taking the Guesswork Out of Your Workouts (opens the original)
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When you're trying to build an impressive physique, it's easy to prioritise the muscles you can see in the mirror. Bigger biceps, a broader chest and defined abs tend to get plenty of attention. And not purely for aesthetics. A strong back supports many of the movements you rely on every day – from bending and lifting to walking, running and maintaining an upright position. As you get older, maintaining that strength becomes increasingly valuable. So how should you train it? Strength coach David
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