Author: Adnan Munye

Pull-ups are a daunting workout even for seasoned fitness freaks. If you have always wanted to do pull-ups but need an easy way to transition into it, try doing assisted pull-ups with bands that will help you up your pull-up game! What are Assisted Pull-Ups with Bands? Regular pull-ups can be really difficult for beginners or even seasoned fitness enthusiasts and can really strain your back and arm muscles. The Assisted pull up is a variation of the classic pull-up and is executed by looping one end of a resistance band around the top of the pull-up bar and the…

Spin Bikes are great exercise equipment for people who have a difficult time with the impact of running or jogging. The bikes simulate a ride on a bike, but without the pounding on your joints that you would get if you were actually riding outside. Spin bikes allow you to work on your cardiovascular system as well as your leg muscles. The bikes offer a variety of resistance levels that is perfect for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced rider. Most spin bikes also come with an incline that will help you improve your pedaling skills. The bikes come with straps…

The deadlift is widely known as the king of all exercises and it very well deserves this acclaim. It’s one of the best exercises of all time and this time you can do it in the comfort of your own home with a resistance band. You can pretty much get all the benefits as you would get from a barbell deadlift except for the fact that lifting won’t be as heavy. How To Do Resistance Band Deadlifts To get the maximum benefit out of any exercise, you need to do it with the right form and technique, and resistance band…

Split squats and lunges are great forms of exercises to strengthen your legs as well as your glutes. Both of these lower body movements can be incorporated into your daily workout regime to strengthen your lower body and improve endurance. Because of its similarity in posture, it is very easy to get confused between the two. However, technically there’s more to what adds to the difference between the two lower body exercises. Differences between Split Squats and Lunges The main difference between the split squat and lunge is the movement during the exercises. While both movement pretty much engages the…

The term calisthenics might sound old-fashioned and conjure up images of black and white movies of people doing strange exercises. The truth is calisthenics are a very valuable part of a fitness routine and something you should consider adding in. What is calisthenics? Calisthenics is a form of training that include using minimal equipment or your own bodyweight to exercise your largest muscles through a variety of different movements. You do calisthenics every day in the form of running, standing, pushing things, or lifting. This is recruiting your gross motor movements as most of your large muscles need to work…

If you’ve ever taken a look at a gymnast you know that they are some of the strongest and fittest athletes on earth. They also have some of the best physiques you’ll ever see and many look like they could step foot on a bodybuilding stage. This is because their event involves them constantly pulling and lowering their entire body weight. This article will look at why the pull up, and the ability to lift your own body will accelerate your strength and physique goals. How to do a perfect pull-up (form and technique) As with many big compound lifts,…

The race for the squat rack is on. There is a reason why so many gym-goers are jostling for position to use the squat rack or get their hands on the barbell. These pieces of gym equipment are some of the most commonly used to perform compound exercises. Here you can learn what compound lifts are, their benefits and the considerations before adding them to your fitness routine. What Are Compound Lifts? When we lift weights, we complete either isolation exercises or compound exercises. An isolation exercise is when the exercise only works one muscle. In theory, this is not…

Composing a training programme that is right for your needs and fitness goals can be difficult. With so many different types of exercises and training routines out there, gym-goers may not know which exercises are right for them. Plyometric exercises make up one type of training that can benefit athletes wanting to develop explosive power – but they also offer other benefits. Plyometric training is also known as plyos and is a type of training that is used to build power (speed + strength). Plyometric exercises force the target muscles to stretch followed by an immediate contraction of the same…

What are Oblique Twists The oblique twist is one of the best exercise to target your core muscles. It is one of the few exercises that specifically target the side muscles of your abs also known as “obliques”. The oblique twist movement engages and strengthens your oblique muscles, these muscles are responsible for spine movements and stabilising the core. Like any other body part, to get the best results, the oblique must be worked out regularly whilst also providing adequate rest to aid recovery. Oblique Twists Muscles Worked Your abdominals consist of three major muscles: the rectus abdominis, the obliques,…

Glute bands are a type of resistance bands that focus largely on performing various lower body moves and stretches against the pressure of the band. Made of a stretchy latex or fabric material, glute bands are relatively inexpensive and are used to activate your glutes and leg muscles quickly and effectively; often with the intention of shaping and toning the glutes and upper thighs. This article explores some common glute band exercises that you can do anywhere using a glute band. Ankle Jumping Jacks This move works the outer thighs and glutes, with a recommendation of 20 reps per workout.…