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Just like any public space, the gym has its own etiquette – unspoken rules people follow to maintain order and express respect. But unlike a dinner table, many of the gym’s rules are a matter of safety. You don’t want to end up learning this etiquette the hard way.---REP Fitness is a home and commercial equipment supplier that specializes in strength and conditioning equipment. No matter what space you're working out in, REP has you covered.

DFD Head Coach: Pro tip: Don't do push-ups. Or at least don't rely on them for all your ab-training needs. / Trainer Brittany Noelle ranked sit-ups as one of the most inefficient ab exercises, because they can put too much strain on your hips, neck, and back.

DFD Head Coach: I can't stress enough how important diet is to getting fit. It's not all about the workout. This guy knows. / The simple fitness and nutrition plan I use to add muscle to my 52-year-old body

DFD Head Coach: Even if you consider yourself an old pro at the bench press, doesn't hurt to review the basics. / The bench press is one of the most popular exercises on the planet, but to get results, you need proper technique. Here's how to master it.

DFD Head Coach: I'm not a huge fan of HIIT for my own reasons, but I know it works for a lot of people. The article below makes some good points, though. / HIIT has been promoted as a quick-fix fitness solution but in the rush to get fit, fast, has a slower approach been wrongly overlooked?

DFD Head Coach: I can't do double-unders for anything, but I can whip out 100 singles in no time. You can too. /With the rise of jump rope inspiration on social media, this beloved child-friendly exercise is finding its way back into workout routines.

DFD Head Coach: This is an excellent training technique. /While you can often succeed on a more modest volume at things like squats or deadlifts (if you do them), the same does not hold true for the upper body exercises that make you wanna whip your shirt off in front of innocent passers-by, strike a double biceps pose, and go “hey, do you have the number for a veterinarian? ‘CUZ THESE PUPPIES ARE SICK!”

DFD Head Coach: I've tried a couple of these variations. / Hamstring curls, or leg curls, are one of the best movements for overall health, leg development, and posture. Here are 6 variations.

DFD Head Coach: So I wonder how long it'll be before someone creates some method of gene therapy to help older folks (like me) get buff ... / As people age, the chemical signaling pathways in muscles become less potent, and it gets harder to build muscle and maintain strength. But the health benefits of strength training only increase with age.

DFD Head Coach: Lower lats? Where? /The latissimus dorsi, or the lats, are one of the most difficult large muscles to train. In particular, the lower lats...

DFD Head Coach: Wish I'd had this when I first started working out. / Everything you need to know about building a strength training routine that'll help you meet your goals — plus sample workouts to get you started.

DFD Head Coach: My workouts typically last an hour or more. Maybe I can whittle that down a bit... / Can't find time to train? These 20-minute workouts are the best plans. That is, unless someone comes along with 19-minute workouts.