Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a heck of a lot easier than cranking out some reps with a pair of dumbbells or ...

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

When you think of weight machines, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many, it’s clunky gym equipment that feels like it belongs in a beginner’s corner or a rehab clinic. But that ...

Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

If you're looking for a versatile way to build strength, train every single muscle group - in isolation or through compound movements - free weight exercises are the answer. Whether you're at home or ...