There’s a reason it’s called International Chest Day. Sliding weight plates onto the bar is an effective, powerful way to start your lifting week off right. Two tips for training your chest are that you can do it any day you want, and that you don’t need free weights or cables. The push-up is an […]
What is Kettlebell Flow? Your Guide to This Dynamic Form of Exercise
If continuous, repetitive exercises like those on a treadmill or biking bore you, keep reading. If you are looking to improve your cardiovascular health, you can do so by lifting heavier weights for more reps. This will also help you to condition your body to be able to handle more weight in the future. Your […]
Use the Dumbbell Deadlift to Perfect Your Pull
The deadlift is the best exercise for building fundamental pulling strength. This exercise is very versatile and can be customized to fit your needs. The dumbbell deadlift is a great way to build muscle and improve posture while supplementing your main pull. The dumbbell deadlift is a great exercise for increasing muscle growth and strength, […]
The Best Leg Workouts With Dumbbells for Strength, Fat Loss, Muscle, and More
Dumbbells may be chosen over other free weights for a handful of reasons. Dumbbells are a popular choice for home gyms because they are relatively inexpensive, take up relatively little space, and can be used for a variety of exercises. Dumbbells are thought to be easier on joints than barbells because they are lighter and […]
Burn Fat and Save Time With the Kettlebell Complex
It can be hard to find time to exercise when you have other commitments. Maybe you need to stay late at work. Your gym may be closed for an indefinite amount of time due to a global pandemic. There are always alternative training options available. A kettlebell complex is a great alternative. To achieve more […]
How to Wear a Weightlifting Belt to Lift More Weight Safely
If you currently lift, or have lifted in the past, heavy weights then it is likely you have worn a lifting belt. You wrap the band around your waist and brace your stomach against it to create tension in your torso. A rigid back is key to lifting correctly and preventing back injuries. I believe […]
Crush Your Pressing Plateaus With the Dumbbell Skull Crusher
If you don’t compete in athletics, you’re not probably working out mostly to increase the size and strength of your triceps. There is no competition lift that is similar to max effort triceps extensions. This does not mean that your triceps are not vital to your workout routine. If you want to be able to […]
These Are Eight of the Best Weightlifting Exercises You Need to Strengthen Your Jerk
Weightlifting at the Olympics will present you with many challenges. The clean & jerk is made up of two distinct movements. The jerk is a very difficult part of weightlifting where you have to lift the barbell up off your collarbones and out to your arms’ full length. Although the clean and jerk are performed […]
The Complete Guide to Kettlebell Training for Beginners
What is Kettlebell Training? In other words, kettlebell training is any type of workout that uses kettlebells as part of the routine. Incorporating kettlebell versions of certain lifts into your accessory work can help improve your strength. This could possibly mean that you are using kettlebells to help with your rehabilitation or to improve your […]
The 16 Best Biceps Exercises for Greater Growth
Biceps that are large signify that the person has worked hard at the gym. To grow biceps takes time, knowledge, and intelligent programming. Your biceps not only help you lift things, but they also help you bend your elbow. If you didn’t have muscles, you wouldn’t be able to lift your beer to your lips […]
The 13 Best Chest Exercises For Men
Benefits of Dumbbell Exercises & Training Dumbbell exercises… increase stabilisation and muscle activation, therefore recruiting more muscle fibres. Dumbbell exercises… are generally safer to perform when training alone. Dumbbell exercises… force limbs to work unilaterally, identifying weaknesses. Dumbbell exercises… are effective at overloading muscles for hypertrophy and will increase range of motion. Dumbbell exercises… are the most readily-available and easily-scalable weights […]