The controversial Sumo deadlift is fairly unknown to noncompetitive lifters, but its presence has become more felt in recreational gyms of late. The problem is, outside competitive lifting, there is no real reason why those looking to build strength at the gym, would benefit from incorporating the lift into their regime. That being said, when …
The reverse grip bench press is the best alternative to the regular bench press that targets the upper chest, biceps, and front deltoids. The name speaks for itself with this exercise – it is simply a standard bench press, but with a reverse grip. However, don’t underestimate this exercise by its simple description. You need …
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If you’re looking for a new exercise to help grow your hamstrings, then you’ll want to try out the glute ham raise machine or even the lat pulldown machine next time you’re in the gym to get those hammies burning and growing. You may have already seen a bunch of people in the gym using …
Hack squats are a machine based squat accessory exercise that works out your quadriceps and your glutes. It eliminates the stabilization requirements that you see in exercises such as a barbell back squat. However, the downside is that not all gyms will invest in a hack squat. This is because machines tend to carry higher …
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Adding something new to a fitness routine is always a tough choice to make. Especially if you know what you’re doing is working. While strict routines are good for motivation, they can get boring. And you may find you’ve stopped pushing yourself. Battle ropes might look strange initially, but they’re a full body workout that …
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The Push Up Plus is an exercise developed from the regular Push Up to activate, improve, and strengthen the shoulder blades. The main muscle that is activated through this exercise, aside from the usual arms and core muscles from a regular Push Up, is the serratus anterior muscle. This muscle resides at the sides of …
Spin bikes and upright exercise bikes are both stationary bikes, although there are noticeable differences between them. A stationary bike provides an excellent workout option, burning calories, and body fat whilst strengthening muscles. If you are looking to invest in an exercise bike but are undecided as to whether a spin bike or upright exercise …
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When it comes to gym equipment for the home, NordicTrack and ProForm are some of the biggest brands in the business. With one pitched as a high end, high tech fitness company, and the other a more affordable but equally a technical alternative, it can be difficult to know which offers the best bang for …
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When you think of working out, the last thing you think about is your back. For a lot of people, what their back looks like isn’t very high on their priority list. After all, when we look in the mirror, the one part of our body we can’t really see is our back, so why …
Top 5 Bodyweight Exercises for Back to Be Done at Home Read More »
In our individual quests to get fit and lose weight, many of us have been told that we must commit to regular strength and cardio training to achieve the best results. However, while it’s true that cardio alone isn’t the most effective way to get in shape, you don’t necessarily need to put in hours …
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