How to Get Stronger: Basics for Beginners
New to strength training? Learn how to get stronger with simple steps, key tips, and a cheeky breakdown of the basics in this beginner-friendly lifting guide.
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How to Get Stronger: Basics for Beginners
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How to Build Shoulder Muscles: Top 5 Exercises
It's absolutely essential to schedule some shoulder-specific exercises into your routine because without it, you’re going to come up short when attempting all sorts of other lifts, especially when training...
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5 Ways Rowing Machines Are Good for Cardio
Let’s face it, most home gym enthusiasts would rather get a root canal done than having to do cardio. It’s long. It’s boring. And it’s almost always done on the...
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ACL Injury Prevention Exercises: Complete Program
The ACL plays a big role in knee stabilization and is often one of the first ligaments to suffer damage from impact, excessive load, or a weak lower body. This...
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How to Use a Safety Squat Bar: Expert Advice
The Bells of Steel Safety Squat Bar (SSB) came into my life because of my clients' need for it. They needed a bar that would help them squat with a...
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How to Goblet Squat with a Kettlebell
My name is Carmen, but people call me Coach Bott. And today, I am here to lead you through an exercise called The Kettlebell Goblet Squat. No, it isn’t the...
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3 Types of Bells of Steel J-Cups | What's the difference?
J-Cups are designed to hold your barbell and are adjustable to different heights, depending on your body type and the exercise you’re doing. Having J-cups with your squat and power...
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What is a Cerakote Barbell?
Cerakote is one of the best things to hit barbells since cheese-grater knurling. And even though Cerakote barbells are a fairly new thing, the Cerakote coating itself has been around...
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What is the Viking Press?
The viking press is a popular exercise in the sport of strongman that mainly works your shoulders and triceps. While it’s less commonly seen outside of strongman competitions, almost every...
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April 2022 Home Gym of the Month
Brent Schirmacher Started my home gym because I’m working remotely. Current fitness goals are to drop 20 lbs and start mountain biking again this summer. Been using 5-3-1 program. BOS...
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Squat Rack vs Power Rack: What's the Difference?
At first glance, a squat rack and a power rack might appear to be the same. But, the subtle differences between them can be a deal breaker for you and...
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How Do You Clean a Bare Steel Barbell?
Oh, bare steel. Nothing beats the feeling of raw steel in your hands as you’re clangin’ and bangin’. And while the feeling and grip of bare steel are practically unmatched,...
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How to Choose a Weight Bench: Flat or Adjustable?
So, you’re ready to invest in a gym bench, but you’re totally conflicted on which one to choose? Fear not, young Padawan. It might seem like a difficult decision, but...
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How to Do a Proper Barbell Squat | Complete Method
People can perform squats in various ways, each of which has different benefits. A barbell squat is one of the primary compound exercises that target the legs, lower back, and...
