When it comes to working the chest, the combination of a set of dumbbells and an adjustable bench makes for an excellent combination. What, though, if you’ve got the dumbbells but not the bench? No problem – we’ve got you covered with seven...
The dumbbell pullover exercise works the muscles of both the latissimus dorsi and the pectorals. The degree to which it targets either one depends on the way you do the exercise. Lats or Pecs (Or Both) The dumbbell pullover is an old school...
It’s amazing how losing a bit of weight in the face and around the neck can dramatically improve a person’s appearance. Yet, most people have no idea what exercises to do to achieve it. In this article, we identify the top eight exercises to lose...
One of the advantages of a commercial gym over most home gyms is that it offers a range of cable machines that allow you to work the muscles of your upper body in ways you can’t get with barbells and dumbbells. A Favorite cable movement is the lat...
A decline bench is probably not the first item that you would buy for your home gym. When you’ve got the basics sorted, however, a decline ab bench makes an awesome addition that will do far more than work your abdominals and core. A quality decline...
Most of us spend most of our day sitting down. When you invest in a balance ball chair, you are able to make use of your sitting time to strengthen your core and align your spine – the very opposite of what most sitting does. In this article...
The pull-up is a basic compound exercise that works, not just the back, but the entire upper body, including the muscles of the core. It is a key exercise that every home gymer should be adding to their routine. That means investing in a pull-up bar...
With the NBA Summer League underway and the sun shining brightly outside, it is time to take your game to the open court as well. And if you want to feel like the pros in your own backyard or driveway, the in-ground hoop systems are the way to go...
Working out at home with nothing but your bodyweight has its distinct advantages – it’s more convenient, there’s no commute and you can do it anytime. However, it doesn’t provide you with the range of exercise options that you find down...
Kettlebells have been around for a long time. For most of that time, they have been relegated to the dark corners of the gym with users preferring the convenience and familiarity of the dumbbell. In recent times, however, there has been a growing...