Standing calf raises are a commonly performed exercise amongst gym goers and athletes. They can be done easily, anywhere and with or without equipment. Whilst we all know the fear of being in team ‘no calves’ is a real thing, doing standing calf raises has more benefits than just promoting bigger calves! In this article […]
The Skinny Girl Workout: 7 Exercises for A Shapely Body
Different body types create different challenges when it comes to fitness goals. If you’re reading this, you probably fall into the ‘skinny girl’ category. And by skinny girl category, I mean: you’re a hard gainer. Whether it be fat or muscle, it’s hard for your body to gain and even harder for it to hang […]
7 Dumbbell Chest Exercises You Can Do Without A Bench
The fitness industry has seen a lot of new technologies arise and has had an influx of state-of-the-art training facilities pop up. Consequently, it’s hard to imagine that you can get a solid chest workout done with no bench and only a pair of dumbbells. But, believe me, you can! In this article, I’m going […]
6 Killer EZ Curl Bar Exercises for Bigger Arms
If you’ve ever wondered what all the hype is with those oddly shaped barbells you see in the gym – you’re about to find out. The EZ Bar, also known as the Curl Bar, is a modified version of a standard/straight barbell. Shaped to assist with grip, the EZ Bar has ‘W’ like bends in […]
Decline Bench Press: Muscle Worked, Benefits & How to
If you want your chest to grow, then performing bench press is the absolute best way to do it. There are though, as with everything in fitness, a few variations you can perform. One of the strangest looking and even undervalued variations is the decline press, but what are the benefits of pressing on a […]
5 Powerful Lat Pulldown Alternatives With Dumbbells
So, you know that working your lats is a must, but what if you don’t have your own Lat Pulldown machine? Are there Lat Pulldown alternatives with dumbbells? Indeed, there are! Read on to learn all about these 5 powerful exercises.
3 Unique Benefits of Goblet Squat Other Exercises Don’t Offer
The goblet squat is becoming a popular variation of the king of exercises, the back squat, and with good reason. One, they work your whole body like deadlifts. Two, you need very little space and equipment to do it. Since you only need a single kettlebell (or dumbbell) to do them, they are a perfect […]
Hex Bar Deadlift: Benefits, Muscle Worked & How To
There are very few people that can say they have used tool available to them in their local gym. Some bars and machines may seem intimidating, or maybe you simply thing it is not something you need to worry about. Perhaps one of the least tools in the gym is the hex bar (also known […]
33+ Amazing Benefits of Deadlifts (for Every Part of Your Body)
When it comes to exercises, the deadlift is considered king by many trainers. Done the right way, the deadlift benefits virtually every single muscle group in your body – including many of those deep-tissue muscles which are hard to activate. The benefits of deadlifts literally go to every part of your body! No wonder bodybuilder […]
5 Proven Benefits Of Bench Press (#3 Is WOW)
The bench press is the most popular weight training exercise on the planet. Which is probably why the first question you usually get when you let people know that you work out is . . . “How much ya’ bench?” It’s no accident that the bench press has attained that lofty position. Let’s investigate the […]
