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 […]
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.
5 Wonder Benefits of Squats for Women
Let’s face it, the average female doesn’t step foot into a gym and walk directly to the weights floor to smash out some squats. There are all kinds of common misconceptions surrounding the squat as an exercise for women. But the squat, the humblest of exercises, in my opinion, should be an absolute go to […]
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 […]
How to Get Ripped at Home (25 Must-Try Exercises)
If you want a toned body, you have to go to the gym to lift weights or use machines – right? This is probably one of the biggest fitness myths (and one of the reasons people spend a fortune on gym memberships). Doing just bodyweight exercises, you can get the sculpted body and results you […]
5 Amazing Benefits Of The Pistol Squat (#4 Will Make Your Jaw Drop)
There are numerous variations of the standard squat to target the legs in different ways. One of the hardest variations is that of a single-leg variation known as the pistol squat – the king of lower body exercises! Those who take the time to master this move will reap the rewards. So what exactly is […]
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 […]
Bench Press Vs Dips: Which Is Better For Strength & Hypertrophy?
When talking about building muscle in the upper body, specifically in the chest, deltoids and triceps, we can only talk about a select few movements that are known to bring the best results. The bench press is the number one choice for almost all lifters. The second place is then a mix of push-ups, dips, […]
