Fitness
A Simple and Effective Full Body Dumbbell Strength Workout
There are many ways to work out and build strength and muscle. Machines, barbells, kettlebells, smith machines, bodyweight… but did you know you can get a full-body strength workout using only dumbbells? This is a super convenient way to do strength training. Every gym has dumbbells, and they don’t come with a long wait as you might get with the...
Hip Flexor Workout: Why You Shouldn't Ignore This Muscle
Hip flexors are a group of muscles located in the pelvic region that connect your legs to your torso. These muscles are responsible for lifting your legs, bending at the hips, and maintaining balance. Strong hip flexors are essential for athletes, particularly those who can benefit from explosive leg movements or quick changes of direction. In this post, we'll explore...
How to Do a Dumbbell Leg Workout: 10 Best Exercises
If you can’t get into the squat rack, but you really don’t want to skip leg day, don’t worry. When it comes to barbell vs dumbbell workouts, there are a ton of great dumbbell exercises that will give you a lower-body pump. You might even find the benefits of using dumbbells for legs so good that people doing bicep curls...
Dumbbell Shoulder Workouts for Women
Do you dream of having toned, sculpted shoulders but don't know where to start? As a woman, it can be challenging to find the right exercises that help you achieve your desired look without being afraid you’ll end up bulky. Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the best shoulder workouts perfect for women who want lean, defined muscles. ...
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Serratus Anterior Exercises for Bulletproof Shoulders
The serratus anterior muscle is not as well-known as the pecs, delts, or lats. It’s often overlooked because the serratus anterior is not as prominent as other muscles in the upper body. But if you want optimal strength, mobility, and aesthetics, you’ll want to work this into your routine. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the...
How to Work Your Rear Delts Correctly
Are you struggling to find a good rear delt workout? If so, you’re not alone. The rear delt, or posterior deltoid, is the most commonly neglected of the three sets of fibers that make up the shoulder muscle (anterior, middle and posterior). A lot of people don’t work this part of the shoulder (most traditional shoulder exercises are anterior dominant),...
Can You Run a Marathon and Keep Muscle?
Want to train for a marathon or half-marathon but are hesitant because you don’t want to lose all your muscle mass? We’re here to tell you that you can steps to maintain all or most of your muscle mass and still run a marathon. If anything, it could be a great thing for your body composition since you’re likely to...
Barbell vs Dumbbell: What’s the Best Way to Lift?
Free weights are a great way to build strength, build muscle, and improve overall fitness. But there are different types of free weights you can choose from when setting up your workout routine. Namely, there’s the debate between barbells and dumbbells. Is it better to train with barbells or dumbbells? Is one better for a particular goal? And which is...
Are Abs Really Built in the Kitchen?
Well, what are abs, anyway? They’re a muscle group on and around your midsection. Just so happens, it’s one of the muscle groups that people associate most with an attractive body. The reason behind the popularity of abs is beyond the scope of this article. But at the end of the day, abs are muscles. So, just like any other...
Fitness After 35 - The Four Pillars of Success
When you’re young, staying fit is easy. You’ve got a nearly endless supply of energy, your body recovers quickly, and your metabolism allows you to maintain your figure despite bad nutritional habits. But all of us get to a point, usually around age 35, where everything flips on its head. Your body starts packing on weight much faster. You don’t...
Incline vs. Flat Bench for Bigger Chest
A lot of us in the gym want to build a big, impressive chest. And for that, you’re probably doing some kind of bench press. But which bench press variation is more effective - incline or flat bench press? Both are excellent chest-building exercises. Yet there are some key differences, and some areas where one is better than the other. ...
Isometric vs Isotonic Exercises: Which One is Better for Muscle Growth?
Different exercises use different mechanics to induce muscle growth. Most strength training exercises fall into one of two categories - isometric and isotonic exercises. The comparison between isometric vs isotonic exercises is what we're going to discuss in this article. If you're unsure what either of these terms mean, we'll explain it for you, in plain English (and a little...
