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In my opinion...

• Straight bar curls are more effective at working the biceps than are EZ bar curls.

• Dips are the best exercise for working the triceps (followed by close grip benches and triceps extensions).

• The push up is not a good exercise for building upper body strength (it's an excellent exercise for upper body endurance.

• The leg press is an effective exercise for enhancing your deadlift (it's not the best exercise for enhancing your squat).

• Soccer players should place more emphasis on training their neck muscles ("heading" the ball properly requires good neck strength).

• Training the neck is a MUST for football players and wrestlers.

• The best shoes to wear for squats are Converse Allstars (Chuck Taylors). The flat sole allows the lifter to push with the entire foot.

• Lifting straps are a must when doing heavy back work!

• Bar pads are not neccessary for making the squat a more "comfortable" exercise. A lifter should learn the proper bar placement instead of using those "silly, good-for-nothing" pads.

• Bench shirts should only be worn when competing or training for a competition. For the most part they are only good for EGOS !

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