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Squats 101: How to Achieve Proper Squat Form

Learn everything about squats and how to nail the form down so you don’t miss out on key benefits of your workout program!

Best Stretches to Relieve Tight Hamstrings

Best Stretches to Relieve Tight Hamstrings

Check out some of the best stretches for hamstrings to relieve them from tightness after your toughest workouts to help your muscles recover faster!

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Our Co-Founder, Iulia Danilova

International Women’s Day: Celebrating Our Co-Founder, Iulia Danilova

For over 100 years, March 8th has marked a day of celebration and empowerment of women. On this day, we are proud to celebrate our co-founder, Iulia Danilova!

7 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom

7 Ways to Beat Exercise Boredom

Boredom can be one of your worst enemies during your fitness journey, but luckily there are many ways to fight it off for a more enjoyable workout!

How to Protect Your Joints When Lifting Weights

How to Protect Your Joints When Lifting Weights

Don’t let the fear of joint pain stop you from working out, just make sure to read these tips first so you can avoid any possible discomfort!

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Postpartum Exercise: A Guide to Safe and Effective Workouts After Pregnancy

Tips for new mommas on when and how to start working out after pregnancy!

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A Fitness Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Fitness Lovers

Have a fitness fanatic friend? Well, spice up their gift by giving them something thoughtful and that will help support their fitness journey..

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How to Calculate and Use Your One Rep Max

Find out what your one-rep max is so you can start planning your workouts more accurately and achieve more effective results!

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How Long Does It Take To Build Muscle?

Just started your muscle-building journey and have no idea when you’ll start seeing progress? We’re here to answer your questions and more!

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Best Olympic Lifts and How to Do Them

Learn how to master some of the most difficult lifts in the weightlifting world so you can take your strength and muscle gains to the max!

International Shipping: Where to, Cost, and More

International Shipping: Where to, Cost, and More

UPPPER is going international Friday, January 13th! Get all the details on what countries we're shipping to, shipping cost, and more...

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How to Build a Workout Plan

Create your own workout plan from scratch with this detailed guide to help you achieve your goals in a more personalized way!

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Why You Should Start Jump Roping

Make your cardio workouts more fun and effective by including a fat-burning jump roping session in your routine!

What to Do After a Workout To Improve Muscle Recovery

What to Do After a Workout To Improve Muscle Recovery

Speed up your muscle recovery process after each workout by following these tips so your next workout is always successful!

Should you Diet During the Holidays?

Should you Diet During the Holidays?

We’ll help you decide whether you should go on a diet during the holidays and how to make it work so you can still enjoy this season!