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Bryony Firth-Bernard

10 surprising benefits of strength training according to a fitness expert

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So you’ve heard of strength training, but you’re still not sure whether you want to do it. Well, if you’re keen to gain some lean muscle, build your strength or even lose weight, then you definitely should. And once you’ve read about the benefits it offers, we’re pretty sure you’ll want to.

Strength training is often mistaken for simply lifting weights, but it’s not. The point of strength training is to increase the size and strength of your muscles, and you can do this using a variety of home gym equipment, such as dumbbells, resistance bands, even your own bodyweight. However, using weights, whether that’s an Olympic barbell or a pair of the best dumbbells, is arguably the most popular form.

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