Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exercises are a great way to build strength,” says Morgan Ford, RYT, and ACE-certified CPT. If you’re skeptical, she says, […]
News flash: You don’t need a fully-stocked gym to build a strong, muscular back. Sure, lat pulldowns and bent-over rows are effective, but all you really need to create an enviable rear view is your own body weight. Don’t believe it? Here are nine of the best bodyweight back exercises to strengthen your upper body. Sprinkle […]
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Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? And is it a sensation you should chase with every workout? What Causes Your Muscles to Burn […]
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If you’re looking for a functional, effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? This underrated exercise isn’t on every gym goer’s radar, but it really has a lot to offer—especially to folks who struggle with barbell squats (also called back squats) due to limited mobility in […]
Legendary bodybuilders like Jay Cutler and Ronnie Coleman earned plenty of praise and Mr. Olympia hardware by constructing hulking physiques that included sculpted shoulders, killer quads, and bulging biceps. While most people don’t have plans to pose on stage someday, many lifters do have aspirations to walk around with muscular arms that look good in […]
As one of the three essential macronutrients — the others being protein and fat — carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source. But to many a dietary expert’s dismay, carbs have become the misunderstood middle child of nutrition. Popular low-carb eating plans like keto and paleo — and the weight loss they promise — have given some the […]
You can get a great chest and triceps workout at home without weights — take it from Robert Herbst, a 19-time World Champion powerlifter and member of the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame. His go-to move for strengthening the chest and triceps at home? Standard push-ups. “The best home exercise for chest and triceps is push-ups, as […]
When you hear “resistance band workout,” a set of jacked pectoral muscles may not be the first image that comes to mind. But resistance band chest exercises — even those that utilize the smallest “mini” band — can effectively build strength and mass in the chest muscles. And, because you can do resistance band chest exercises […]