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Dips vs Push Ups: Pros, Cons, Which Is Better?
Push ups and dips are two exercises that can help lifters grow their chest and triceps. I regularly include both
Diamond Push Up: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked
Push ups are an exercise used widely from beginner to advanced lifters. However, the diamond push up may be an
7 Wall Ball Alternatives (Dumbbell, Kettlebell, Bodyweight)
Wall balls are a staple in CrossFit and functional fitness workouts, and they’re an exercise that nearly everyone can benefit
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If you enjoy working out but you also enjoy tanning, looking for the best gyms with tanning facilities means you
Are Powerlifters Stronger Than Bodybuilders? (Real Examples)
Powerlifters and bodybuilders are two types of lifting enthusiasts who are stronger than the average person, but you may be
5 Best Gyms For College Students (With Student Discounts)
As a college student, you want to save money wherever you can. Most gyms offer discounts for college students so
Does Dumbbell Bench Press Help Your Barbell Bench Press?
If you are focused on improving your bench press, whether for personal goals or for your next powerlifting competition, it
Anytime Fitness vs LA Fitness: Differences, Pros, Cons
Anytime Fitness is one of the largest chain gyms in the US. LA Fitness is quite a bit smaller, but
12 Best Compound Glute Exercises For Muscle Size & Strength
Strong glutes are essential for good posture, the prevention of lower body injuries, and for producing power in actions like
12 Best Glute Isolation Exercises (Cable, Bands, Machines)
Whether you want to strengthen your glutes to help improve your squat or deadlift or you’re trying to improve your
Does Forearm & Grip Strength Help Bench Press? (Yes, Here’s How)
As you look for ways to improve your bench press, whether for max reps or max weight, you might start
Why Do Powerlifters Wear Singlets? (5 Reasons Explained)
There are many forms of strength and muscle sports – strongman, CrossFit, bodybuilding – that don’t use singlets, so what
Close vs Wide Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Is Better?
Lat pulldowns are a staple in many of the programs I have written for my athletes and used myself. But
Can You Build Muscle With Powerlifting? (Yes, Here’s How)
Powerlifting is known as a strength sport while bodybuilding is known as a muscle building sport, leaving many budding powerlifters
Rogue Pyrros Barbell Review: I Like It More Than Eleiko
If you’re a competitive weightlifter, finding a good barbell to train with is important because the snatch and clean and
Rogue Bella Barbell 2.0 Review (Tested With 100+ Workouts)
A barbell is one of the most important purchases you can make when you’re building a home gym. When I
How To Break In A Lifting Belt (5 Methods)
The first thing you’re probably wondering once your first lifting belt arrives is how you’re meant to break it in
Why Can’t I Straighten My Arm After Workouts (Cause & Fixes)
There’s no better feeling than a great workout, but sometimes a great workout comes with some consequences like not being
Can You Workout Legs 2 Days In A Row? (Pros & Cons)
Whether you’re training for a sport like powerlifting or bodybuilding or just trying to fit two workouts per week into