In order to know how much weight you’re lifting, you need to know the weight of the bar in your hands or across your back. However, there is all manner of barbells found in the gym, each with a different weight. You might also be interested in...
When it comes to isolating the quadriceps, you cannot find a better exercise than the leg extension. The reason is simple – this exercise perfectly simulates the biomechanical action of the quadriceps, which is an extension of the knee joint...
The leg press is a favorite quad-building exercise that allows you to pack on the plates and give your upper legs an intense, challenging workout. Yet, not everyone has access to a decent 45-degree leg press machine. Often gyms will only have one or...
The leg curl is the best thing you can do in the gym to strengthen and develop your hamstrings. But what if you don’t have access to a leg curl machine or the ones at the gym are busy. In this article, we present 5 great leg curl alternatives that...
The lat pulldown is a favorite back development exercise that is seen in gyms all over the world. However, there are other better options that more directly stimulate the lats. In this article, we reveal 5 great lat pulldown alternatives that will...
Treadmills remain the most popular form of cardio training gear for home users. They provide an effective low impact way to get in your workout in any sort of weather. But they also take up quite a bit of room. That’s why folding treadmills are a...
You know you need an effective pre-workout to get you prepped for the gym. But you don’t want to pay through the nose for a brand name and a bunch of fancy ingredients that are underdosed behind proprietary blends. Yet, that is precisely what you...
One of the biggest challenges with home bodyweight training is how to effectively work your biceps. When it comes to working that muscle group everything comes down to a variation of the curl. When you’re using weights, you have quite a few options...
Your knees can take a pounding in the gym, especially if you are a regular and heavy squatter. Knee sleeves are designed to not only relieve pressure on your knees but actually improve your squatting power. In this article, we get up close and...
If you are like most people, you’ll find that your calves are one of the hardest muscle groups to train. That’s because they are extremely stubborn due to the fact that we are walking around on them all day long. Compare that to your biceps, which...