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What to Train When Your Squat Fails at the Bottom

Struggling to stand up from the bottom of your squat? Learn what to train when your squat fails in the hole.

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Signs of Overtraining Syndrome (And How to Avoid It)

Training hard but not recovering? Discover the signs of overtraining syndrome and how to fix it before strength, performance, and motivation drop.

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Stop Starting Over Every January: How to Build Fitness Habits That Actually Stick

Build fitness habits that actually stick this New Year. Learn how lifters stay consistent, stop starting over, and create strength-driven routines that last all year.

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How to Set Micro Goals to Actually Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Discover how micro goals build discipline, boost motivation, and help you stay consistent all year long.

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The Science of Bracing: How to Use Your Core So Your Lifts Explode

Want stronger squats and deadlifts? Learn how to brace your core correctly and how lifting belts enhance intra-abdominal pressure for safer, stronger reps.

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How to Know If You’re Undertraining (And How to Fix It)

Think you’re training hard? You might be undertraining without knowing it. Here are the real signs to look for...

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Lever Belt vs Prong Belt: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Choose?

Lever belt vs prong belt: Discover the key differences, benefits, and which weightlifting belt is best for your training style. Compare support, adjustability, and price.

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The Best Single-Arm Upper-Body Exercises for Strength and Balance

Discover the 12 best single-arm upper-body exercises to build strength, fix imbalances, and improve stability.

Lift, Eat, Celebrate: Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season

Lift, Eat, Celebrate: Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season

Stay fit and enjoy the holidays! Discover easy, realistic holiday fitness tips, healthy habits, and UPPPER gear to keep your goals on track all season.

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Underrated Tips For Better Pull Days

Take your pull days to the next level with these underrated tips for experienced lifters. Learn how to improve grip strength, tension, and setup.

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UPPPER’s Biggest Sale Yet: Up To 75% Off Sitewide

End the year the UPPPER way - with up to 75% off sitewide. Your favorite lifting gear, apparel, and accessories are going on sale SOON.

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The Best Lifting Belt for Women: What to Look for + How to Use It

Discover the best lifting belt for women with UPPPER. Learn how to choose between lever and prong belts, what thickness to pick, and how to use a lifting belt safely...

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7 Underrated Tips To Improve Your Push Workouts

Push smarter, not harder. Learn advanced tips to build a stronger chest, shoulders, and triceps. 

Maximize Your Leg Days: Tips To Train Smarter, Not Just Harder

Maximize Your Leg Days: Tips To Train Smarter, Not Just Harder

Learn how to train smarter, build strength from every angle, and make leg day your strongest day yet.

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7 Lunge Variations to Build Stronger Glutes

From cable to curtsy lunges, discover 7 lunge variations that target every glute muscle. Perfect your form and power up every rep.