The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...
The machines at your gym may seem straightforward enough to use, so much so that they're often the first place a beginner will start when learning how to work out. Still, with a bit of imagination and ...
If you've been immersed in gym culture for even a short amount of time you probably know that barbell back squats are looked to as the gold standard for building lower body strength. But despite what ...
YOU CAN CLASSIFY exercises in a number of ways—by muscle group, movement pattern, or implement used, for example—but one of the most basic methods is whether it's a compound movement (using multiple ...
You've probably seen it at your gym: that machine that lets you squat with your back supported and your shoulders under some pads. It might look complicated at first, but once you get the hang of it, ...
Strongway Gym Supplies has announced the official launch of its updated leg curl and extension machine, expanding its growing catalogue of home fitness equipment designed to support structured, ...
The leg extension, or knee extension, is a type of strength training exercise. It’s an excellent move for strengthening your quadriceps, which are in the front of your upper legs. Leg extensions are ...
The ideal piece of home exercise equipment is versatile, effective, and hopefully not too bulky. For those looking to target their lower body, there are a variety of leg machines from which to choose.
Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...