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Scientific research and health experts suggest that regular strength training should be part of a well-rounded fitness regime. Resistance training—particularly weight lifting—helps increase bone density, build muscle mass and develop overall strength. If you're looking for weight lifting information, the Web is a great place to find tutorials, advice and resources.

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Weight Training Basics

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Types of Strength Training

Although most people think of "pumping iron" with barbells and dumbbells, when it comes to building muscle, there are plenty of other ways to strength train. Various types of equipment—and sometimes no equipment at all—can be utilized to build muscle and increase strength. Read on to discover the many strength training options that exist.

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Different types of resistance training require different types of equipment. As you research strength training styles, don't forget to consider the financial cost of the items you might need.

Versatility is important to many weight lifters. Some styles of strength training can be done anywhere—even in a hotel room. Others absolutely require a home gym or professional fitness facility.

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Mahler's Aggressive Strength has articles related to numerous styles of strength training, including kettlebells, sandbags and bodyweight. You'll have to navigate through a list of articles, but it's a great place to start if you're looking for basics about different weight lifting routines.

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American Council on Exercise (ACE) offers a succint introduction to resistance tubing exercises. The page demonstrates and explains how these thick rubber bands can be used for many different strength training exercises, such as squats and bicep curls. The site is designed for personal trainers so the information is reliable and detailed.

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TBK Fitness presents a bare-bones but informative Web page about routines that use absolutely no equipment. The exercises rely on bodyweight for resistance—much like standard military training—and include basics such as push-ups and squats. These strength training exercises are ideal for travelers or those on a budget.

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