The Bowflex Revolution is one of the most versatile Bowflex home gyms on the market with over 100 different exercise variations. While this versatility was one of the highlights in our Bowflex Revolution review, it can also be overwhelming for beginners.  In this guide, we will go over some of the most fundamental Bowflex Revolution…

The functional trainer, or cable crossover machine, is one of the most useful tools that you can find in any commercial gym or home gym. Thanks to the endless number of attachments and configurations, you can basically work any muscle across any plane with relative ease. In this guide, we will go over some of…

Pull-ups are one of the foundational exercises in any quality strength training program. However, I think many trainers or strength athletes do not realize that most beginners cannot even do one pull-up to start with. If you want to master pull-ups, a great place to start the journey is by mastering negative pull-ups. Negative pull-ups…

The barbell Z Press is one of the most challenging and rewarding overhead pressing variations you can do. With enough practice and consistency, you will make serious gains in your upper chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs. Not to mention, you will see serious strength carryover to your other pressing movements as well. The Z…

Unilateral leg training can do a lot for hypertrophy, correcting muscular imbalances, and building strength. The problem, though, is that it can be hard to set up and execute. The solution to practical unilateral training is the safety bar split squat. Thanks to the unique design and balance of the safety bar, you can perform…

One of the best benefits of the safety squat bar is that it allows those with shoulder, elbow, or wrist pain to still squat with a bar on their back. What most people do not know is that the safety squat bar can also allow you to front squat even if you have nagging upper…

If you just got your new tricep bar or have access to one at your gym, there are tons of workouts you can do with this versatile bar. Thanks to the neutral handles and small size, your shoulders and wrists will also not be as strained. In this guide, we will give you some sample…

The tricep bar, also known as the hammer curl bar, is one of the more underutilized barbells in the gym. However, if you want bigger arms there is really no better tool than the tricep bar. The neutral grip allows you to protect your wrists while still using heavy weight. In this guide, we will…

The trap bar, also known as the hex, the bar is one of the most versatile tools in any gym. If you are only using the trap bar for deadlifts, you are missing out on a whole other world of exercises. Thanks to the neutral grip and hexagonal frame, the trap bar provides a great…

The heel elevated trap bar deadlift is a great exercise to further target your quads by using a trap bar. By having your heel elevated, you are increasing knee flexion which will lead to more muscle and strength gains in your quads. In this guide, we will discuss the benefits and break down the proper…