The time came for me to finally pony up and invest in more dumbbells. It's been coming for a while now — not only has my rack housed the lonely 10s, 25s and 40s I've had for a couple years now, but I'm getting stronger in all of my lifts. On top of that, I'm … Continue reading Equipment Review: Bowflex SelectTech 1090
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Full Body Workout – Deadlift Focus
I am two weeks into my new training program, and what's really special about this one is that I've got my younger brother working with me, too. I'm usually pretty good about making time to lift, but between the two of us, we knew we'd face some difficulties in staying consistent. However, we're two weeks … Continue reading Full Body Workout – Deadlift Focus
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Are dumbbells a home gym necessity?
Where do dumbbells fit in when setting up a garage gym? #homegym #garagegym #fitness