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7 Best Dumbbell Chest Fly Alternatives (With Pictures)
Sometimes we want the benefits from a dumbbell chest fly but we don’t have the equipment necessary to perform the
5 Best Women’s Workout Shorts With A Liner
Sometimes you find a great pair of loose shorts only to realize that there is no liner and you’re now
5 Best Workout Shorts For Thick Thighs (2021)
For years it really felt like shorts manufacturers forgot athletes with thick thighs also want bottoms that fit well and
5 Best Squat Proof Shorts (Tried & Tested)
The most frustrating moment after buying a new pair of gym shorts is finding out they aren’t squat proof and
16 Best Powerlifting & Bodybuilding Hoodies (2021)
For powerlifters and bodybuilders, something as simple as a hoodie may seem like an afterthought when you’re already worrying about
Adidas Adipower 2 vs. Adidas Power Perfect: Which Is Better?
The Adipower II’s and Power Perfect III’s are lifting shoes from Adidas that are worn by both recreational and competitive
Do Powerlifters Eat Whatever They Want? (No, Here’s Why)
When you think of powerlifting “foods” you probably think of donuts and gummy worms, but for most, a lot more
Can’t Feel Your Glutes In Lunges? Try These 6 Tips
With so many lunge variations out there and different techniques used, it can be difficult to determine how to perform
5 Best Reverse Pec Deck Alternatives (With Pictures)
The reverse pec deck is a popular machine in many commercial gyms and is used by bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general
15 Leg Extension Alternatives (At Home, Bands, Free Weight)
The leg extension is a popular addition to any regular gym goer’s workout to bring up the big muscles in
Top 5 TRX Alternatives in 2021 (That Will Save You Money)
I was first introduced to the TRX in 2007 when I was working as an intern at the Canadian Institute
Deload Week vs Week Off: 4 Key Differences To Know
Deload weeks and weeks off are commonly used within strength programs to increase recovery and response to training. But, what
13 Highly Effective Dip Alternatives (With Pictures)
As a former bodybuilder, the dip is one of my favorite exercises in building the chest and triceps, however the
Pendlay Row vs Barbell Row: Differences, Pros, Cons
While the pendlay row and barbell row both contribute to the development of the upper back, minor differences in time
Good Morning vs Romanian Deadlift: Differences, Pros, Cons
The good morning and romanian deadlift are both exercises used by powerlifters and bodybuilders to build strength and mass in
5mm vs 7mm Knee Sleeves: Which Are Better For Lifting?
If you are reading this article, you’re probably looking to either buy your first pair of knee sleeves, or wondering
Bench Press vs Overhead Press: Differences, Pros, Cons
The bench press and overhead press are both pressing movements that build strength and muscle in the upper body. So
Squatting in Basketball Shoes: Should You Do It? (No, Here’s Why)
Aside from investing in a lifting belt or knee sleeves, buying the right shoes for squatting is perhaps one of
Can’t Feel Your Quads When Squatting? Try These 8 Tips
The quads are one of the most important muscle groups for squatting, but many struggle to feel their quads while
7 Ways To Fix Leaning To One Side During The Squat
If you lean to one side during the squat you are limiting your overall strength and performance, increasing your risk