Gym goers who've been working out for years understand the importance of improving back strength. The lat pulldown is one of the most popular exercises because it targets the back and latissimus dorsi muscles.
The muscle is responsible for pulling or throwing movements, and powerful lats can help reduce the possibility of straining or injuring...
If you’re looking to lose weight this year, you’ll probably want to increase your cardiovascular workouts. Maybe you’ve been eyeing different exercise equipment, wondering which one will be the most effective for your weight loss goals.
Two of the most popular cardio machines at the gym are the stair climber and the treadmill. Is one better than the other? Keep reading to get a breakdown of the...
There was a time when gyms around the country didn’t have machines in them. There were no cycles, no slides, and no decks. It was a time when people built real muscles quickly using barbells and other manual methods.
It was also a time when the hack squat with barbell exercise was developed to create massive quad gains.
The truth is that these days, there are too ...
When we want to lose weight and get fit, it makes good sense to do as much exercise as possible on a daily basis. Of course, most of us live a busy life and the distractions and stresses of our fast-paced world aren’t always friendly to those of us who want to shed a few pounds.
Jobs where we sit down, daily stresses, and driving around in our cars don’t give us a lot of time to exercise. This ...
When a new piece of equipment enters the gym and promises to revolutionize the way that exercise is done, most people sit up and take notice. Rightly or wrongly, new equipment like this also attracts its fair share of criticism, too.
After all, a lot of people take their gym work seriously, and a new piece of equipment really has to offer something, not just different but also beneficial in ter...
A lot of people who engage in gym exercises recognize the value of having strong legs. This is why leg presses are so popular. Strong legs help to improve balance and overall fitness, and they reduce the risk of injury. This is also why it’s really important for sportspeople to have strong legs.
The quadriceps are one of the biggest muscles in the body, and the classic leg press machine at a gy...
