Wanting to strengthen your biceps and triceps with a bar that is easy on your shoulders and wrists? Then you should try using an EZ curl bar. If you’ve ever seen an EZ bar, you may wonder why it is bent the way it is? Why is it shorter than a standard barbell? And what … Read more
If you are an early riser or someone who likes to start their day targeting the upper body, pushups in the morning might be the right thing for you. Whether you are incorporating them into a morning routine, or just want to use this exercise as the way to start, pushups are something that many … Read more
Single Leg RDL Benefits With building muscles, there are so many exercises that work all different parts of your body. It’s hard to know what exactly to do when you get to the gym! But it doesn’t have to be this way. Whenever I plan on heading to the gym, I start by thinking about … Read more
Bodyweight Glute And Hamstring Exercises The hamstrings and glutes are vital muscles in sports and in everyday life. Ironically, people overlook them. Other more “visible muscle groups” are often the focus of strength training. However, it makes sense to include bodyweight glute and hamstring exercises in your training in order to have balanced muscle groups. … Read more
Crossfit and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are both popular and efficient workouts. It is hardly surprising that both have many similarities. For example, both Crossfit and HIIT are excellent for weight loss, added strength, and a terrific exercise in an hour or less. However, the two training regimens are not identical. And they each provide … Read more
How to Hang a Heavy Bag If you agree with over 60% of Americans who think that home gyms will eventually replace traditional brick and mortar gyms, then you may be in the process of beefing up your home gym. Day in and day out, it seems like there are new products being released to … Read more
Does Punching A Bag Build Muscle? Punching a bag can be an excellent way to keep your blood pumping and stay in top physical shape. It also offers many benefits, including improving upper body strength, coordination, and increasing your power. However, does punching a bag build muscle? After all, building up muscle mass isn’t easy, … Read more
30 Day Abs & Squat Challenge If you’re active on social media, then there’s a good chance that you have seen various 30 day fitness challenges circulating. From the 30-day plank challenge to the 30-day squat challenge to the 30-day pushup challenge, there’s plenty of options for anyone looking for a way to level up … Read more
Burpee Variations The dreaded “b” word… burpees. If you’re anything like me, then you have a love/hate relationship with this intense cardio workout. I love the aftermath of them, but hate them while I am doing them! For those of you who aren’t familiar, a burpee is essentially a two-part full body burnout that will … Read more
If you’re anything like me, then you’re always searching for alternative ways to work the lower body. There’s nothing I love more than an exercise that works your lower body while also getting the heart rate up – basically like a combination of cardio and muscle toning. The side-to-side box shuffle (also known as lateral … Read more
