The leg press is one of the best exercises you can undertake for building muscle mass and a great way to test your stamina. But, before using a leg press how much weight should you be loading? Read on, to find out. Whether you are a beginner lifter or attend the gym regularly, it’s important …
One of the most common pieces of equipment you’ll see in a commercial gym is the cable machine. This is because of their versatility allowing you to carry out a wide range of exercises for a whole body workout. This is one of the reasons why they’re becoming more popular for home gym owners. With …
Nowadays, gyms have their pick of high-quality equipment. As the fitness industry continues to expand, so do the number of companies supplying equipment. But in a marketplace that has become pretty saturated how do you know what the best commercial gym equipment brands are. Stick around to discover our pick of top 10 best gym equipment brands to help you choose the right …
Discover some alternatives to the decline bench press.
The Sissy Squat is a compound exercise that primarily isolates and targets your quadriceps whilst also working, to a lesser degree, your other posterior chain muscles and your core. The movement requires a lot of mobility and body control.
Despite its rather unusual name, it’s a challenging exercise but when executed properly can offer many benefits and excellent carry over to other forms of strength training.
A Monolift is a large apparatus with the core function of removing the ‘walk out’ in a squat. If using a regular power rack, once you’ve unracked the weight you need to step away from the rack in order to complete your squat.
Most commercial gyms will have a leg press machine. However, you may not be aware that there are three different types of leg presses available; the 45 degree leg press, the horizontal leg press and the vertical leg press. In this article we will discuss what each type is and why you might use one in your gym
What Is An EZ Curl Bar? The EZ Curl Bar, also known as an Olympic curl bar, is a multi-angled specialty barbell used for exercises such as bicep curls and skull crushers. The angled grips help to minimize stress on your elbows and wrists. The subtle ‘W’ shape of the bar gives you multiple grip …
Discover how the belt squat machine can help you to squat with proper form with less stress on your lower back.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a massive fitness and health awareness boom. Because of that, it seems like a new fitness center is opening up on every corner. The majority of them feature the latest workout gear and plenty of wall mirrors. However, one important element often gets overlooked and that’s the best lighting for gym …