The cable pulley machine is the most versatile, effective muscle-building machine in the gym, bar none. When it comes to packing muscle mass on your chest, the cable machine is streets ahead of the barbell. In this article, I’ll identify the four...
The weighted barbell is one of the oldest and most basic forms of resistance training equipment that exists. Despite the advent of all manner of new machines and training modalities, the old-fashioned weighted bar remains as popular as ever. There’s...
A trap bar is a specialty weightlifting bar that will allow you to deadlift without placing undue stress on your lumbar spine. Investing in a trap bar will take your home gym to the next level, allowing you to pull more weight from the floor, while...
Energy drinks have become hugely popular over the past decade. Many people rely on them as their go-to to get them through the day when their get up and go has got up and left. But others remain skeptical of energy drinks, claiming that they are...
When it comes to building a thick, wide back, you’ve got to be doing a combination of pulling and rowing movements. The acknowledged king of pulling exercises for lat width is the pull-up. When it comes to upper back thickness, however, you need to...
Resistance band training provides an ideal entry point into the resistance exercise arena. Training with a band will not only allow you to get a challenging workout in, but it will allow you to do so cost-effectively and on the go. With just your...
If you’re setting up a home gym, buying a barbell is going to be one of your most vital purchases. It may not be the most expensive item you purchase, but it’s probably the one you’ll use more than any other. Unless you buy right, you’re likely to...
When it comes to getting big upper arms, most guys focus on getting a peak on their biceps. What they fail to realize is that the biceps peak is largely a matter of genetics. The real key to huge upper arms lies at the back – with the...
When fully developed, the triceps are one of the most impressive muscle groups of the entire body. The three heads of the muscle group form a horseshoe shape at the back of the upper arm that looks awesome, especially when your body fat level is low...
Lunges are a fantastic exercise to work your glutes, hamstrings, and quadriceps. But they are not for everyone. If you have knee problems, you are probably going to want to stay away from lunges. In this article, I’ll lay out 7 excellent...