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7 Great Tricep Pushdown Alternatives for Your Workout
Tricep pushdowns are one the more popular exercises to gain mass and strength for your arm muscles. If you this exercise in your program, but want to mix it up or don’t have access to a cable machine, the tricep pushdown alternatives below can help bolster your next workout. By getting creative, you can find […]
Continue reading7 Best Seated or Lying Leg Curl Alternatives
Hamstrings are an important muscle group for lower body strength and power, but not everyone has access to a seated or lying leg curl machine. Here are 5 of the best exercises that can be used as machine leg curl alternatives. Stiff Leg Deadlift The stiff leg deadlift is a very popular exercise for hamstring […]
Continue readingThe Best Medicine Ball Core Workout
Medicine balls are an excellent tool for developing overall power in all of the major muscle groups. While most people think of upper body plyometrics and throws when thinking of med balls, they can do much more. They can be very helpful in core training and the workout below challenges the abs, obliques, and lower back. […]
Continue reading7 Best Smith Machine Squat Alternatives
Doing squats on a Smith machine are popular in the fitness community, but they might not be the best exercise for muscle size and strength growth. Below are 5 of the best Smith machine squat alternatives. Barbell Back Squat Yes, the most obvious alternative to Smith machine squats is the classic barbell back squat. This […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Make Tricep Dips Harder
Tricep dips are a solid free weight choice to build up strength and muscle in your chest and triceps, but what do you do when they’ve become too easy. You will find several great ways to make tricep dips harder below. Increase Your Resistance or Reps Perhaps the most obvious way to make triceps dips […]
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