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  2. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    If a weight is used, then it rests upon the shoulders, or is held in the hand(s). This is an isolation exercise for the calves; it particularly emphasises the gastrocnemius muscle, and recruits the soleus muscle. [6] Equipment Body weight, dumbbells, barbell, Smith machine or standing calf raise machine. Major variants

  3. Weightlifting - Wikipedia

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    A place and equipment for weight training is provided at gyms and leisure centres. According to an article in The New York Times, lifting weights can prevent some disabilities, increase metabolism, and lower body fat. [2] Using free weights, compared to machines, improves not only strength but muscle function as well, in high-functioning older ...

  4. Strength training - Wikipedia

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    Weight training became increasingly popular in the 1970s, following the release of the bodybuilding movie Pumping Iron, and the subsequent popularity of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Since the late 1990s, increasing numbers of women have taken up weight training; currently, nearly one in five U.S. women engage in weight training on a regular basis. [95]

  5. Trainer (games) - Wikipedia

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    Another difference is the inclusion of game version or digital download source of game. For example: "Hitman: Absolution Steam +11 Trainer", [3] "F.E.A.R 3 v 1.3 PLUS 9 Trainer" etc. [4] [5] Modern trainers also come as separately downloaded programs. Instead of modifying the game's programming directly, they modify values stored in memory.

  6. Mike O'Hearn - Wikipedia

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    O'Hearn had a minor supporting role in the 1992 film Death Becomes Her, and later starred as Superman/Clark Kent in the 2004 Sandy Collora fan film World's Finest. [citation needed] He appeared as the gladiator Titan on the 2008 revival of American Gladiators, making him the only individual to appear on both the original series (in which he played the gladiator Thor) and the revival series. [5]

  7. Electrical muscle stimulation - Wikipedia

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    The use of EMS has been cited by sports scientists [2] as a complementary technique for sports training, and published research is available on the results obtained. [3] In the United States, EMS devices are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [4] A number of reviews have looked at the devices. [5] [6]

  8. Cheating in video games - Wikipedia

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    Cheating in video games involves a video game player using various methods to create an advantage beyond normal gameplay, usually in order to make the game easier.Cheats may be activated from within the game itself (a cheat code implemented by the original game developers), or created by third-party software (a game trainer or debugger) or hardware (a cheat cartridge).

  9. Spotting (weight training) - Wikipedia

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    Care must be taken to keep the assistance balanced and coordinated to avoid uneven deloading of the weight and possible torsion injury. [6] If two spotters are unavailable, a single spotter can assist by taking some of the weight off the bar allowing the lifter to return the weight to the rack. A single spotter is referred to as a 'Spinks'. [6]