What can I use instead of a pec deck? You can easily replace the pec deck with a cable crossover or single-arm cable exercises. It’s also possible to use bodyweight, resistance band, or free weight exercises to replace the pec deck and still build a huge chest. A pec deck is a convenient machine, but
A humble pair of dumbbells and a punching bag is all that Rocky needed to get jacked, so you can surely make some gains with them. Add a bench, and you get great stability, making the whole process much easier! 1. Seal Row Seal Row is a peculiar name for one of the best back
The machine high row is one of the most popular weight machines at the gym for building a bigger back. It’s a mixture of pulldown and row, giving you double value for your time. Because it’s so good, many people need to know machine high row alternatives – what if your gym doesn’t have one?
Squats and Deadlifts are popular strength exercises used by novice and experienced ”weightlifters” to develop the hamstrings, quads, and glutes. While performing both exercises in the same workout (or on the same day) is possible, it’s essential to consider your fitness goals, past and current injuries, and the demands it has on your body. Combining
Humans move one leg at a time. If you’re not developing single-leg strength, you’re missing out on some of the most versatile and high-value exercises. You’re opening yourself up to some glaring weaknesses as well. In this article, we’re discussing 10 of our favorite single-leg exercises to build muscle and strength while becoming a more
Choosing the right chest exercises while dealing with bad shoulders can be tricky. With a range of potential injuries (like a torn rotator cuff or biceps tendon), selecting (safe) chest exercises to minimize pain and discomfort is essential. You can manage most sports injuries by understanding what triggers or causes them, making simple exercise modifications,
Many exercises target the chest, but most place more emphasis on the lower and middle chest. In this article, we will be taking a look at upper chest dumbbell exercises that you can insert into your training program. This article has nine upper chest exercises you can do with just a pair of dumbbells. As
Wrist pain during bench press can be a pesky hindrance to your progress. It’s disheartening to finally reach your heaviest lift and then be stopped by wrist pain. But don’t worry; there’s no need to give up chest exercises. In this blog, you’ll discover why your wrist hurts while bench pressing and what you can
You don’t need a barbell to build a thicker, stronger back. Today, we’re looking at the best low back dumbbell exercises you can use to build mass and strength with dumbbells. We’ll be using some of the unique properties of dumbbells and getting great variety, so let’s jump into it. How Your Lower Back Works
When you start going to the gym, you do the basics: squat, bench, dumbbell presses, and the dreaded dumbbell chest flyes. Chest flyes tend to hurt your shoulders, the form is hard to maintain, and they’re unbearably humbling! So, let us look at some replacements that’ll do the job just as well. * Note! If