One of the most intimidating and misunderstood exercises in the gym are the good ole’ fashioned pull-ups, or chin ups. However, few exercises work the upper body and provide grip strength like the pull-up! Many avoid the pull-up because they know how difficult the exercise can be and they are concerned that they will look …
If you’re looking for a new and challenging way to exercise, calisthenics is the way to go! Many athletes consider calisthenic workouts as something boring. This is because a lot of us don’t feel considerable excitement for middle-school movements like jumping jacks and sit-ups. Fortunately, the same calisthenics prescribed by gym teachers and drill sergeants …
Sets and reps are just two examples of the vernacular used in the fitness world. In addition to this, there are a lot of other terms thrown around which can make any beginner feel out of their league. Therefore, in this guide, we will talk about how many sets and reps you should do depending …
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Strength training with dumbbells is often overlooked and ditched in favor of its relative, the barbell, but that doesn’t mean you should completely ignore dumbbell training to promote muscle growth! Yes, barbell exercises like the barbell bench press, barbell bicep curl, or decline bench will allow you to utilize more weight than a dumbbell workout, …
If you’re new to using dumbbell weights and you’re looking at buying a dumbbell set or adjustable dumbbells to enhance your fitness and home gym experience, you’re in the right place! Dumbbells are an essential piece of equipment for you to have in your home gym and they can be used in many different exercises …
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Not everyone has the luxury of owning a professional home gym, while others may be too busy to incorporate a gym membership into their lifestyle. This doesn’t mean that you have to forego exercise and workouts altogether, however, as you can develop your own home gym without the overwhelming cost. Utilizing various household items is …
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If you’re an avid gym-goer or have a consistent workout routine, a vacation can be a difficult thing to navigate. Should you continue your established exercise routine while you are away from home or should you take a vacation from exercise, too? If you have a vacation planned, you might be asking yourself these questions …
It’s not uncommon first thing in the morning to feel rigid and a little tight. When you sleep, your heart rate slows down and your blood flow to your muscles is not the same. When you don’t have oxygen rich blood flow to your muscles they will stiffen up, so it’s important to get up …
Dumbbells vs barbells for mass. It’s a debate that has raged on in gyms for decades – which is better for building muscle? Dumbbells or barbells? In general, most of us have a preference as to what type of equipment to use when looking for muscle growth. Some go to the gym and do barbell …
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There will come a point in almost every person’s life when they want to travel. Sometimes this can be done as a short vacation and other times it needs to be done for a longer period of time due to the destination, but in almost all instances, there is a good chance you will be …
