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Do Squats and Deadlifts Thicken Your Waist?
Here we go – does squatting and deadlifting give you a thicker waist? You may have heard it from someone
10 Best Side Crunch Alternatives (With Pictures)
The side crunch is a popular oblique exercise in the weight room. But to me, there are much better exercises
15 Best Stiff-Leg Deadlift Alternatives (With Pictures)
The stiff-leg deadlift is a fantastic hip hinge exercise that emphasizes the hamstrings. But it’s not the only way to
11 Best Bumper Plate Storage Ideas (Trees, Racks, & DIY)
Properly storing bumper plates is one of the best ways to ensure they last for as long as possible. If
12 Best Pike Push-Up Alternatives (With Pictures)
The pike push-up is a unique exercise that is effective for strengthening the upper body. However, it is extremely unconventional,
Does Powerlifting Make You Bulky?
Powerlifting is a great sport that can increase strength and muscle mass and make you healthier. But many people (especially
18 Best Upper Body Pull Exercises (Plus, Sample Workout)
The upper back is one of the most fundamental groups of muscles that deserve a huge focus in any lifter
IFAST Fitness Bumper Plates: Tested After 50+ Workouts
Next to a barbell and a squat rack, weight plates are essential pieces of equipment for a home gym. While
14 Quad Dominant Exercises (Plus, Sample Workout)
Being in front of the body, the quads are the most prominent muscles of the leg. When strengthened, they can
Best Wall Balls (7 Brands Tried & Tested)
A wall ball is a necessary piece of equipment for anyone who does CrossFit or functional fitness at home. However,
Crossfit Powerlifting Program: How to Build Strength in Crossfit
Crossfit is an excellent way to improve your fitness, but some Crossfit programs only focus on the workouts of the
16 Best Tricep Isolation Exercises (With Demos)
The triceps can be a very stubborn muscle to grow, which is why we should implement tricep isolation exercises to
5 Best Eccentric Glute Exercises (Plus, Sample Workout)
Glutes are the largest muscle in the human body and can often be the most difficult to grow. Adding in
Bent-Over Row vs Upright Row: Pros, Cons, and Differences
Just because two exercises are rowing exercises doesn’t make them equal or even very similar, and that’s exactly the case
9 Best Close-Grip Bench Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
The close-grip bench press is a popular variation to make the bench press hit your triceps more. But, whether you
14 Best Arnold Press Alternatives (With Pictures)
Nothing targets the three heads of the shoulder quite like the Arnold press, which is my favorite exercise across the
13 Best Back Extension Alternatives (With Pictures)
Back extensions are a fantastic exercise for a number of reasons. They strengthen your lower back, improve your ability to
Are Sissy Squats Good for the Knees?
You may have wondered if the sissy squat is safe for the knees because of how much you have to
7 Gyms That Allow Kids & Teens (Polices & Prices Explained)
If your child has expressed interest in starting a workout routine or they want to improve their fitness for a
15 Types of Weight Plates Explained (Differences, Pros, Cons)
Buying weight plates isn’t as simple as opening Google and purchasing the first one that appears in the search results.