The dumbbell bench press is a great alternative to the standard bench press. You can do the dumbbell bench press without relying on a spotter. It’s also good to alternate between the standard bench press and the dumbbell bench press so your muscles don’t get too used to either. Steps:[…]
A variation on the standard barbell bent arm pullover, using only a single dumbbell. Steps: Lie on a flat bench with your head near or over the end of the bench. Hold the dumbbell above your chest by griping the plates of one side. Keep your elbows slightly bent. Lower[…]
The Dumbbell Shoulder press is a variation of the standard military press that puts more focus on the stabilizer muscles. It’s good to alternate between the barbell and dumbbell versions of this exercise. Steps: Start the dumbbell shoulder press by sitting on a bench with your abs drawn in and[…]
The Cable Front Raise works your front shoulder muscles to improve all of your arm movement and help with everyday life. And you’ll feel better with sculpted shoulders. Steps: First attach a handle to the cable machine. Grab the cable handle with an overhand grip. Keep your abs tight. With[…]
This exercise is one of the most basic and still one of the best for building the triceps (muscles on the back of the arm). Steps: Place two benches parallel to each other 3-4 feet apart. Sit on one bench and place your feet on the edge of the other[…]
The mighty bench press is a great exercise for building a powerful chest. The bench press is one of the power exercises, known to be very effective for building body mass. Learning how to do a proper bench press is well worth the effort. Steps: Most gyms have benches specifically[…]
A great exercise for beginners and experienced alike. Bridges along with Planks are simple yet effective tools for building and maintaining cores strength. Steps: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Lift up hips off the floor as you draw your abs[…]
This is a good exercise core muscle development. Steps: Lie on your back with your arms outstretched to your sides. Bend your knees at a 60 degree angle and hold your feet up just off the floor. Keeping your back and arms down, raise your hips up and off the[…]
The butterfly machine is a simple way to target your chest. This is a machine exercise, so it’s very easy to do. Steps: Sit on the machine with your back flat. Adjust the height of the seat so that the pads of the machine are at your chest height. Put[…]
We’ve selected three pre-workout snacks with vastly differing flavours – so you can choose a last-minute energy booster that primes you for your workout and puts a smile on your face. ✔Peanut butter on apple ✅A questionable pairing at first glance, certainly. But many gym vets – and in-the-know couch[…]