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Wall Balls vs Slam Balls: Pros, Cons, & Which Are Better?
Wall balls and slam balls can be found in most commercial gyms, but they aren’t meant to be used for
How To Spot A Squat (6 Mistakes To Avoid)
The back squat is often performed at high loads, and that comes with the risk of injury or danger if
9 Best Lat Exercises With Dumbbells (With Pictures)
Traditional lat training revolves around pullups, machines, and pulldown variations. However, dumbbells offer a great range of exercises to train
10 Best Box Jump Alternatives (With Pictures)
The box jump is a great bodyweight exercise that is effective at improving lower body explosiveness that has carryover in
What Are Wall Balls Good For? (And, Why Are They So Hard?)
If you’ve ever done CrossFit or functional fitness workouts, you’re familiar with wall balls. Even though many athletes dread seeing
Hex Dumbbells vs Round Dumbbells: Which Are Better?
If you’re building a home gym or looking to add new equipment to your commercial gym, you may be considering
Planet Fitness vs 24 Hour Fitness: Differences, Pros, Cons
Planet Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness are two large chain gyms in North America, but each one caters to different
Does a Strong Back Help Bench Press? (Yes, here’s how)
You may not automatically think of your back as a key muscle involved in the bench press. But the bench
9 Best Gyms With Trainers (And, How Not To Get Ripped Off)
Most gyms have personal trainers that are available to book for one-to-one or group sessions. Some gyms might even offer
Kettlebell Swing vs Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
Both kettlebell swings and deadlifts are great for training the posterior chain — the muscles along the backside of the
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
8 Best Gyms With Tanning (What’s Expected, Cost, How To Use)
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