HARISON Exercise Bike Review [Best Beginner Bike!?]
|

HARISON Exercise Bike Review [Best Beginner Bike!?]

Are you looking for a basic, affordable exercise bike with a quick setup process? The HARISON exercise bike (B1850) may be one of the best beginner exercise bikes which fits that description. I’ve owned this bike for several months now. So I know exactly where it shines and where it fails. In this in-depth review,…

Weighted Dips vs Bench Press: Which is Better for Mass?
|

Weighted Dips vs Bench Press: Which is Better for Mass?

Battle of the chest exercises: weighted dips vs bench press. Which is better for pure mass gains? Both weighted dips and the bench press are proven chest and triceps builders. The bench press has two benefits over weighted dips: you can hit the muscles from several angles (incline/flat/decline) and you can more easily add weight,…

Are Hammer Curls Good Forearms/Biceps Builders?
|

Are Hammer Curls Good Forearms/Biceps Builders?

Are hammer curls good for biceps and forearms training? Yes, hammer curls are an excellent exercise to develop the forearms, biceps, and brachialis. In particular they place emphasis on the brachioradialis (forearm muscle), which are harder to target directly than the biceps. And hammer curls help increase strength in other exercises such as rows and…

The BEST Deadlift for Glutes [Backed By Science]
|

The BEST Deadlift for Glutes [Backed By Science]

What is the best deadlift for glutes? Which variation will get you the biggest, strongest bum? The evidence indicates the trap bar deadlift is the best deadlift exercise for maximum glute activation. It also shifts the attention from the lower back to the glutes and allows you to lift heavy weights for maximum hypertrophy. That…

Are Deadlifts Necessary for Size and Strength?
|

Are Deadlifts Necessary for Size and Strength?

“There is no point in being alive if you cannot do the deadlift” Jon Pall Sigmarsson (4x World’s Strongest Man champion) Obviously Mr. Sigmarsson felt strongly about deadlifting. But, are deadlifts necessary for size and strength? No, deadlifts are not strictly necessary. But, they are one of the best and most reliable exercises to develop…

Are Dumbbells Enough to Build Muscle? 4 Key Facts!
|

Are Dumbbells Enough to Build Muscle? 4 Key Facts!

Building a home gym is both time-consuming and space-consuming. Using only dumbbells is one way to keep costs down and space open. But, are dumbbells enough to build muscle? Yes, dumbbells are more than enough to build muscle. Ideally you would also be using barbells and cables to maximize strength and hypertrophy. But, dumbbells have…

Is Incline Bench Harder than Flat? [Science-Backed]
|

Is Incline Bench Harder than Flat? [Science-Backed]

Is incline bench harder than flat bench? In terms of the amount of weight you can lift, yes incline is harder than flat. But, adjusting for the strength difference, is it actually a harder exercise to perform? Yes. Incline bench is harder than flat bench for four reasons: places less emphasis on the triceps has…

6 Supersets for Shoulders to BLAST Your Delts!
| |

6 Supersets for Shoulders to BLAST Your Delts!

Are you finally ready to build those boulder shoulders you’ve been dreaming about? Here are 6 effective, science-backed supersets for shoulders to get you started: Dumbbell Military Press + Seated Lateral Raise Barbell Military Press + Leaning Lateral Raise Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press + Dumbbell Front Raise Landmine Press + Plate Raise Cable Front Raise…

Barbell vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 5 Key Differences
| |

Barbell vs Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 5 Key Differences

You want to know the differences between the barbell vs dumbbell shoulder press, right? Here are the five key differences between the two: You can lift heavier weight with barbell shoulder press Dumbbell shoulder press activates deltoids and stabilizers more Dumbbell shoulder press has more variations Barbell shoulder press will have more carryover to other…