A common theme amongst women in the gym is that they dedicate a lot of time to training legs and abdominals. Placing a focus on these areas is deemed by most to generate the best results. Training back, therefore, can be overlooked – but it shouldn’t be. Our back makes up a large portion of […]
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 […]
6 Tricep Pushdown Alternatives for Serious Size and Strength
The tricep pushdown doesn’t go astray in a workout regime of anybody who is looking for serious arm mass and strength. It’s simply not enough to have sizable biceps; triceps are equally as important, and the tricep pushdown is known to deliver favorable results! But what if you don’t have access to a cable machine […]
The Top 7 Cable Crossover Alternatives for A Chiselled Chest
It’s no myth that the cable crossover is one of the best exercises that exists for building a strong and chiselled chest. The cable machine is always a well-loved piece of furniture at any gym, and the cable crossover a popular inclusion in many upper body workout regimes. But what if you don’t have access […]
5 Best Seated Cable Row Alternative Exercises (You Must Try)
Popularly known for building strength and size through the back and biceps, the seated cable row is a golden oldie. You’d struggle to find a gym that doesn’t have a seated cable row machine! Apart from the aesthetic benefit of having a strong and defined back, the seated cable row is an exercise used to […]
Bench Press Alternatives: Improve Your Bench Press Without a Bench
The bench press is an iconic and trusted symbol in the exercise world. It’s a measure of strength for big-chested gym buffs and professional athletes alike. It’s one of the first exercises you might try at the gym, and with good reason; it works. Okay, the bench press is great– we get it. But what […]
Top 8 Leg Extension Alternative Exercises (Without Machine)
The leg extension is the purest test of the strength of your quads. No other exercise can isolate them like the leg extension – it’s a tried-and-tested isolation exercise for leg growth. But what if you can’t use it? What If your gym doesn’t have a leg extension machine and you’re still looking to develop […]
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 […]
6 Leg Curl Alternatives to Do at Home for Strong Hamstrings
If you’re going to be standing in a queue to use any one machine at the gym, it’s likely to be the Leg Curl machine. Popular for building strong and shapely hamstrings, the Leg Curl machine never goes astray in any serious workout regime. Apart from the aesthetic aspect of having a juicy set […]
7 Awesome Benefits of Jumping Jacks and Some Crazy Variations to Try
Get ready for a blast from the past. Today we’re talking Jumping Jacks! We’re all familiar with them – just think back to when you were 12 in PT class at school. But are we familiar with their awesome benefits? Can the Jumping Jack exist outside of child’s play? You’d be surprised! Apart from the […]
