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Barbells vs Dumbbells – What’s the Difference?

Barbells vs Dumbbells
Barbells and dumbbells are the two types of free weights. Using these doesn’t restrict motion the way a weight machine does. With free weights, your exercise movements closely resemble real life movements. Although you can do exercises with both, barbells and dumbbells each have their own pros and cons. In this article, we will be... Read More
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Strength Training for Beginners – 5 Important Tips

Strength Training for Beginners
Strength training (also known as resistance training or weight training) is a type of exercise that induces muscular contraction to build strength, muscle size, and anaerobic endurance. There’s a misconception that strength training is only applicable to fitness buffs and bodybuilders. But that is not the case. Any able-bodied individual, male or female, can do... Read More
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How to Choose a Weight Bench

How to Choose a Weight Bench
One piece of strength training equipment that you will find in any workout room or gym is the weight bench or exercise bench. Weight benches allow you to focus on specific muscle groups and work your upper body at different angles. You can use them for bench presses, seated presses, dumbbell flyes, pullovers, dips, and... Read More
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How to Select the Right Types of Dumbbells

Types of Dumbbells
Choosing the right type of dumbbells can be confusing. Physical ability, convenience, available space, and budget should all be taken into consideration. Keep in mind that it’s better to start light, then add weights in small increments as you go along. Lifting heavy weights too early into your fitness program or before you are warmed... Read More