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		<title>Top 5 Back Exercises</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2010/06/21/top-5-back-exercises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While many guys have well-built chest and arm muscles, a sculpted back can take a physique from good to excellent. Unfortunately, many trainees tend to neglect their back, limiting their lifting potential and destroying the symmetry of their build. In the simplest terms, it can be said that a great back is built with rows [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Periodization for Aesthetic Training</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2010/06/14/periodization-for-aesthetic-training/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As I mentioned in my previous article, variation in your workouts is key to long-term muscle development. Not only does variation &#8220;shock&#8221; the muscle and force them to adapt to a new stimulus, but it also can be a tool to shift the emphasis of the workout on a different aspect of training. In my [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contraction and Training Styles</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In resistance training, few concepts are more important than variation. While novice trainers can make decent gains using the same routine day in and day out, eventually everyone hits a plateau. Changing various factors in a workout can mean the difference between big, consistent gains and a long-lasting plateau. You can continue following the same [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Deadlift &#8211; The Key to Building Muscle Mass</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2009/04/12/deadlift-the-key-to-building-muscle-mass/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2009/04/12/deadlift-the-key-to-building-muscle-mass/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:41:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Back]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost universally, the first exercise that everyone does when they walk into the gym is the barbell bench press. While the bench press may be the poster boy of weight training, the deadlift helps to strengthen the entire body and causes a significant increase in functional strength. Yes the bench press may look good, but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Food Pyramid Conspiracy</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/11/07/the-food-pyramid-conspiracy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/11/07/the-food-pyramid-conspiracy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Arms]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Introduced in 1992, the USDA food pyramid gave Americans a general guide to how they should eat. Growing up in the United States, I personally was blasted several times with this so called &#8220;food pyramid.&#8221; We were told that a healthy diet should include, 6-11 servings of grains per day, and only 2-3 servings of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Chest Exercises</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/10/11/top-5-chest-exercises/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/10/11/top-5-chest-exercises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:51:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Like most guys, you probably want a bigger, stronger chest. I don&#8217;t blame you; a developed chest is a sign of power. As a result of this being such a desirable group of muscles, there are dozens of different workouts you can find to help strengthen your pectorals. But in this list, I will try [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dumbbell Row to a Buffer Back</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/09/02/dumbbell-row-to-a-buffer-back/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/09/02/dumbbell-row-to-a-buffer-back/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:29:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A muscular back is one of the ultimate symbols of power, as well as a very useful group of muscles to develop for athletic performance. In total, the dynamic bent-over dumbbell row works 13 separate muscles, including the middle trapezius, the lower trapezius, the rhomboids, and the biceps. With the help of this magnificent exercise, which is one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 13 Best (and Worst) Ab Exercises</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/18/top-13-best-and-worst-ab-exercises/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/18/top-13-best-and-worst-ab-exercises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Abs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[To start out, I would like to point out one key thing to remember about fitness: there are no shortcuts. But now that that&#8217;s out of the way, I can continue with what you really want, the 13 most effective ab exercises. While I have my own opinions on different abdominal exercises, I&#8217;m not just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Build the Body of a Greek God</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/10/build-the-body-of-a-greek-god/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/10/build-the-body-of-a-greek-god/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The statue of Doryphoros by Polykleitos displays the perfect proportions of a Greek God. Who doesn&#8217;t want to have a body like this, with ideal proportions and a great set of abs. To achieve such a perfect body, one must workout eight different muscle groups to match this statue. 1. Neck Workout It may seem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chest Workout &#8211; Dumbbell Bench Press</title>
		<link>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/09/chest-workout-dumbbell-bench-press/</link>
		<comments>http://www.realfitnessblog.com/2008/08/09/chest-workout-dumbbell-bench-press/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:48:10 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chest]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s be honest, every one wants big, powerful pectorals. Perhaps more than other other muscle in the body, having a strong chest shows that you are strong overall. Although every one knows about the bench press, I greatly prefer the dumbbell bench press, which really forces your arms to stabilize even more than the standard [...]]]></description>
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