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Add Bands For Big Gains: Band Training For Squats And Deadlifts
I confess, I thought bands were stupid and useless. I was so wrong! Learn what bands are, how they work, and how you can apply them to your training. You won't be sorry!
Date Added: Apr 2, 2013 -
3 Dynamite Workouts You Can Perform With A Single Dumbbell
We tend to rely on strengths, rather than address weaknesses, but let's reverse that trend by forcing each of our arms to develop strength independently with these single-arm workouts!
Date Added: Mar 13, 2013 -
Training At Home: Power Rack Workout Program
The power rack is the single most important piece of equipment in any home gym. It doesn’t matter if you’re training to gain muscle or lose fat, that big hunk of steel is going to help you get there.
Date Added: Feb 28, 2013 -
How To Build Your Ultimate Home Gym: Part Two
If you’ve already broken free of big box gyms and built your own hardcore home training space, learn what equipment to add next—and how to build it!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2013 -
Gym Essentials: 7 Items You Need In Your Gym Bag
Is that empty gym bag staring you in the face? Fill it with these gym bag fundamentals, and carry the basics of fitness with you wherever you go!
Date Added: Jan 4, 2013 -
Lessons In Weight Belts: How And Why To Use Them
Weight belts are an important piece of equipment in your training repertoire. Find out how and why to use them!
Date Added: Oct 12, 2012 -
Chain Gang: How And Why To Train With Chains
Do lifting chains work? What’s the best exercise for triceps? A legendary strength coach has the answers.
Date Added: Oct 11, 2012 -
15 Best Machine Moves
Weight room technology is constantly advancing to help people achieve their goals. The machines are here to stay, so get to know them before they take over!
Date Added: Aug 16, 2012 -
Pectoral Battle Royale: Barbells Vs. Dumbbells Vs. Smith Machine
Different chest exercises provide particular power for particular muscles. Learn which exercises work best to build biceps and triceps.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2012 -
5 Ways To Make Your Gym The Mecca Of Muscle
You want bustling not bankrupt - check out these guidelines to keep your gym from being relegated to the past tense.
Date Added: Jun 13, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Towel Training.
Here's a unique tip you probably haven't heard of before: try using a towel for a quick partner-facilitated push pull workout.
Date Added: Jun 7, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Power Bands.
If you're on the road frequently, don't forget about this compact little fitness device that can help you put in a full body workout when there's no gym handy.
Date Added: Mar 15, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Cable Cross Overs.
This great tip will make sure you're maximizing your chest workout by performing cable crossovers and pec decks properly.
Date Added: Feb 2, 2011 -
Tim Ferriss: Superhuman - Top Secret Contents Of A Mad Scientist's Gym Bag.
Find out what fitness freak Tim Ferriss keeps in his gym bag - Equip yourself for success.
Date Added: Dec 14, 2010 -
Tim Ferriss: Superhuman - The Kettlebell Experiment - Bring One To Life For $10.
Build your own Kettlebell with only $10 worth of supplies that you can get from any hardware store!
Date Added: Dec 14, 2010 -
Home Gym Equipment Reviews: Our Expert's Take On The Top 5 Home Gyms!
With so many pieces of home gym equipment, it is easy to get confused when trying to compare them all. With that being said, I have ranked the top 5 home gyms to make things a little easier.
Date Added: Dec 2, 2010 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Using The Lateral Raise Machine.
Ric's advice on using this unique machine - ditch the handles for better control and muscle activation.
Date Added: Nov 9, 2010 -
Fighting The Fat... The Dumbbell Way: A 9-5 Dilemma!
I'm a 33 year-old father of a 2-year old boy who works a regular 9am to 6pm shift and needs at least 3 hours to travel... As a person who is overweight I wanted to share what I did to start on a path to fat loss right in my own home. Learn more.
Date Added: Oct 25, 2010 -
Do The Elliptical Machines Really Help?
It all started with the cross-country skier's and the higher fat burning capability they possess. Now it is a standard aerobic machine that is found in almost every fitness facility... Learn more.
Date Added: Sep 28, 2010 -
Should You Invest In Weightlifting Shoes?
There are advantages to using weightlifting shoes as you go about your regular workout. Here's what you should know. Try them out and see!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2010 -
Buying The Best Shoes: A Review Of Terms And Types!
Getting some basic knowledge about shoes is the best way to avoid being sidelined in the future. Learn basic shoe facts such as terminology, anatomy, recommendations, and more right here. It could save you hundreds of dollars.
Date Added: Feb 13, 2008 -
What Are Some Accessories That Will Help Improve Your Workouts?
What are some accessories that will help improve your workouts? This week our forum members give their two cents on useful gym accessories and the not so useful. Get the latest on gloves, boards, bands, straps, wraps, belts, and more right here!
Date Added: Dec 4, 2006 -
Isolate The Muscles Beyond Reach - New Equipment Used By Pros!
Throughout the bodybuilding ages, passionate participants and aroused onlookers have been witness to various reinforced gadgets... Well today I've come across a new gadget that pros use and trainers approve. Check it out!
Date Added: Nov 24, 2006 -
Dumbbells, Barbells, And Kettlebells, Oh My...
Stick to the basics when designing a training program. We are going to go over three pieces of equipment here that should help you become a better all around athlete. Check it out!
Date Added: Jan 11, 2006 -
The 'Manta Ray' For Squats - Training Equipment Review!
The squat is one of the best exercises you can do for building strength and muscle mass. Can the Manta Ray make it more comfortable and even more effective?
Date Added: Dec 30, 2005 -
The 'Sting Ray' For Front Squats - Training Equipment Review!
The front squat has the potential to be one of the most effective thigh-training exercises a person can do. Find out if the Sting Ray really does work.
Date Added: Jul 29, 2005 -
Which Is More Beneficial: Training At Home Or Training In The Gym?
Which Is More Beneficial: Training At Home Or Training In The Gym? Find out what other people from the message boards think...
Date Added: Jul 9, 2005 -
Effective Sandbag Training!
One piece of training that sometimes gets forgotten about is sandbag training. Sandbags are easy to learn, challenge the whole body, and have more versatility than almost any other form of equipment...
Date Added: Feb 2, 2005 -
Are Free Weights Or Machines Better For Results?
The Topic: Are Free Weights Or Machines Better For Results? Find out what people from our popular message boards think...
Date Added: Jan 15, 2005 -
Chains, Bands & Boards, Oh My!
Training with bands, boards and chains has allot to do with bodybuilding! Using these tools can spell success in creating strength gains that usually equate into bigger muscles.
Date Added: Dec 17, 2004 -
Nautilus Bulletin #1: Chapter 1 - An Introduction And A Brief Background!
Nautilus machines are not an improvement in equipment; instead, they represent a new approach to the whole idea of progressive weight-training...
Date Added: Jul 22, 2004 -
Xvest: More Than Just A Weighted Vest!
With a firm understanding of the concepts of our training firmly in place and the realization that true all-around athletic development will come via adherence to the wheel of conditioning it is definitely time to get to some real-world work with the Xvest.
Date Added: Apr 23, 2004 -
Practical, Functional, Necessary Training!
How is that training for general fitness? As the Renegades know this is not training for general fitness. This is specialized training. You need to utilize a wide array of tools, learn why!
Date Added: Feb 5, 2004 -
Free Weights or Machines: Which Is Better?
Machines or free weights? This isn't the first time this question has been brought up and probably not the last either. Read more to hear both sides of the argument!
Date Added: Jan 9, 2004 -
The Seven Tools You Need As A Bodybuilder!
The following is a list of tools that are mandatory to have, should success be realized. Lacking these tools, or lacking a working knowledge of these tools, will come at the expense of years of progress. Familiarize yourself with the tools listed herein, and utilize them all to maximize your success.
Date Added: Jan 9, 2004 -
Current Trends In Athletic Conditioning: Balance Training.
The following article will use a little scientific reasoning to analyze this latest fitness boom and will end with some suggestions on how to incorporate sensible balance training into a healthy athletes training regime.
Date Added: Dec 11, 2003 -
Training On The Go!
I will discuss some simple and inexpensive equipment, how to design a program on the go, and various exercises that you can use to keep yourself in peak shape without needing a squat cage or a ton of machines.
Date Added: Oct 17, 2003 -
10 Reasons Clubbells Are Superior For Circular Strength Training!
In light of recent events, I find it prudent to give my official position on the evolution of the Clubbell® and how it became the most optimal and only sensible equipment for use in Circular Strength Training™.
Date Added: Aug 29, 2003 -
Reflections Of A HITer: Home Abdominal & Cardio Equipment.
I just wanted to set the record straight about some things like making a profit in the industry. I also wanted to share some of my opinions and stories about the fitness profession. Learn why people are making money off of bs equipment!
Date Added: Jul 15, 2003 -
Is Swiss Ball Training For You?
Find out if swiss balls are right for you and how to use them properly.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2003 -
A Call For Swiss Ball Sanity!
Read below and discover the four guidelines to go by when trying to integrate the swiss ball into a scientifically-based training program ...
Date Added: Jul 8, 2003 -
The How-To's On Lifting Accessories
Lifting equipment is used in order to help your body in supporting and lifting heavier-than-normal weight. Learn about the different types!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Boards, Bands, And Bench Shirts: Are They Important?
Learn how these benching accessories can help boost your bench. Find out the secrets that the pros are using!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Power Rack Training
Once I hit a training plateau I began doing some research, and I realized that the power rack that most gyms do not have was the key that I was looking for. Find out how to improve your weakest links with the power rack!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Should I Use Free Weights Or Machines?
As Strength Coach, Charles Staley, would say, "the truth is usually in the middle." Neither method is best, it depends on why you are using one or the other.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Machines Or Free Weights: Structure Vs. Function!
One of the most heated debates in the world of fitness today is the battle of free-weights (low-tech apparatus) versus machines (high-tech apparatus). Each side has an argument with both sides having some merit to their claims.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
A Critical Look At Machines
Unfortunately, there is a whole bunch of machines put together by people who either have no clue of biomechanics, have a complete disregard for the customers except for their wallets, or a combination of both.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Should You Use Wraps?
Wraps have a place in bodybuilding, especially when we're talking about really heavy weights. However, like wrist straps, it's a careful balancing act in which you have to make sure you don't end up getting it in the shorts.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Ab Stimulators: Do They Work?
Let me start off by saying that I did not buy into this "fab", my Mom did. After seeing tons of advertisements, commercials, and seeing them in stores, some people get the idea that they work just as good as they say. I decided to test it myself!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Video: How To Use Lifting Straps
Straps can be confusing to figure out. Find out the proper way by viewing this quick video.
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
To Strap Or Not To Strap?
Are wrist-straps good or bad for you? One side of the story is that they allow you to concentrate more on the muscle being worked and reinforcing your grip so that your forearms are not the limiting factor of your back-workouts. The other side is evident: If you take the stress off the forearms, they're not doing any work and will therefore not grow!
Date Added: Jun 24, 2003 -
Free Weights or Machines?
It's one of bodybuilding's longest-running debates ever, and shows no signs of stopping. Find out the truth! Also, find out what exercises are the BEST for free weights and machines!
Date Added: Apr 5, 2002