Your ability to bench press is a good measure of your total upper body strength, so if your stalling on the bench you’re probably stalling on your gains. Everybody, dependent on sex, size, and age, has an average amount they can likely bench without training. Everything after that takes dedicated effort. If you are dissatisfied […]
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Heard people raving about the Peloton bike and considering adding one to your home gym? But before you buy, you’ve got some questions that need answered. Let us help you out. We’ve got the most common questions you have before buying a new Peloton bike for the home gym. So, take a look below to
If you’re considering bringing a little bit of the gym into your home, then you might be considering buying a Peloton bike. And if you’re anything like me, then you’re probably wondering about the heaviness of the indoor stationary bike. Are you wondering – how heavy is the Peloton bike? Can I move it around
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A squat is a body dipping exercise in which a person lowers his hips toward the floor from a standing position and then returns to standing. When weights are added, a squat becomes a powerlifting move, requiring both a burst of strength and continuous balance to return to upright. The main benefits of squats are
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Unless you’ve converted the garage or basement to a home gym, you probably have limited space for workout equipment at home. So, if you want a power rack or squat rack, then you already know that these are large pieces of equipment. Fortunately, there are a few power racks and squat racks that are designed
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From bad weather to self-isolation, one thing is certain – being stuck indoors doesn’t mean you can’t stay active. In fact, there are tons of things you can do in place of hitting the gym or cycling through the park. We reached out to some activity experts to get their thoughts on the #1 thing
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In an ideal world, everyone would have access to a real gym with quality fitness equipment and plenty of time to use it. But the world isn’t ideal. From tiny apartments to budgetary restraints, many people’s workout routines are dictated by whenever they can fit them in and whatever they have around to get the
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Crunches work those abs into shape, yes. But they can only take you so far in your quest for a strong core and toned abs. To engage and train your core muscles, you also need to make room for exercise equipment in your routine. We’re not talking about those ab machines that claim to be
A squat bar is a type of standard weight bar. As a standard weight bar, the squat bar you’re most likely to find on the rack at your local gym weighs the same amount as other standard weight bars – 44 pounds (20 kg) This is the Olympic standard for powerlifting bars and the weight
Sprinting, jogging, and running look much the same in action. After all, they are virtually the same movement at varying speeds. Those varying speeds make a big difference though, in how the body responds to the movement, and which form of exercise is better depends on your health and your workout goals. Jogging vs Running
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If you want to do some balance and stability training, then you might be looking at your options unsure of which is best for your needs. Luckily for you, I actually own all three – a balance board, a wobble board, and a bosu ball – and can tell you how they differ. These are
From the dozens of themed Cirque du Soleil shows to the performing artist Pink, aerial silks are having a moment in popular culture. They are also having a moment in fitness. You can probably tell just by watching aerial silk artists defy gravity that aerial silk routines are one heck of a workout. Especially for
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Not a fan of going to the gym, but want to take up boxing? Adding a heavy bag to your home gym means needing a proper place to hang it for workouts. The best way to hang a heavy bag is Using The Ceiling Joist To Hang The Bag Interested in seeing if one of
