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The 'Manta Ray' For Squats - Training Equipment Review! By: Nick Nilsson The squat is one of the best exercises you can do for building strength and muscle mass. Can the Manta Ray make it more comfortable and even more effective? 1163 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2005

10 Reasons Clubbells Are Superior For Circular Strength Training!
By: Coach Sonnon
In light of recent events, I find it prudent to give my official position on the evolution of the Clubbell® and how it became the most optimal and only sensible equipment for use in Circular Strength Training™. 3130 Words - Date Added: Aug 29, 2003

A Call For Swiss Ball Sanity!
By: ISSA
Read below and discover the four guidelines to go by when trying to integrate the swiss ball into a scientifically-based training program ... 1250 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2003

A Critical Look At Machines
By: Matt Danielsson
Unfortunately, there is a whole bunch of machines put together by people who either have no clue of biomechanics, have a complete disregard for the customers except for their wallets, or a combination of both. 1782 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Ab Stimulators: Do They Work?
By: Danial Samar
Let me start off by saying that I did not buy into this "fab", my Mom did. After seeing tons of advertisements, commercials, and seeing them in stores, some people get the idea that they work just as good as they say. I decided to test it myself! 1183 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Are Free Weights Or Machines Better For Results?
By: Topic Of The Week
The Topic: Are Free Weights Or Machines Better For Results? Find out what people from our popular message boards think... 2717 Words - Date Added: Jan 15, 2005

Boards, Bands, And Bench Shirts: Are They Important?
By: Curtis Dennis Jr.
Learn how these benching accessories can help boost your bench. Find out the secrets that the pros are using! 1447 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Buying The Best Shoes: A Review Of Terms And Types!
By: Dr. David Ryan
Getting some basic knowledge about shoes is the best way to avoid being sidelined in the future. Learn basic shoe facts such as terminology, anatomy, recommendations, and more right here. It could save you hundreds of dollars. 3282 Words - Date Added: Feb 13, 2008

Chains, Bands & Boards, Oh My!
By: Curtis Schultz
Training with bands, boards and chains has allot to do with bodybuilding! Using these tools can spell success in creating strength gains that usually equate into bigger muscles. 1581 Words - Date Added: Dec 17, 2004

Current Trends In Athletic Conditioning: Balance Training.
By: Keats Snideman
The following article will use a little scientific reasoning to analyze this latest fitness boom and will end with some suggestions on how to incorporate sensible balance training into a healthy athletes training regime. 1133 Words - Date Added: Dec 11, 2003

Dumbbells, Barbells, And Kettlebells, Oh My...
By: Mike Fry - Grapplers Gym
Stick to the basics when designing a training program. We are going to go over three pieces of equipment here that should help you become a better all around athlete. Check it out! 1616 Words - Date Added: Jan 11, 2006

Effective Sandbag Training!
By: Josh Henkin
One piece of training that sometimes gets forgotten about is sandbag training. Sandbags are easy to learn, challenge the whole body, and have more versatility than almost any other form of equipment... 1272 Words - Date Added: Feb 02, 2005

Free Weights or Machines: Which Is Better?
By: Other Writer
Machines or free weights? This isn't the first time this question has been brought up and probably not the last either. Read more to hear both sides of the argument! 717 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2004

Free Weights or Machines?
By: Ron Harris
It's one of bodybuilding's longest-running debates ever, and shows no signs of stopping. Find out the truth! Also, find out what exercises are the BEST for free weights and machines! 1185 Words - Date Added: Apr 05, 2002

Is Swiss Ball Training For You?
By: ISSA
Find out if swiss balls are right for you and how to use them properly. 1287 Words - Date Added: Jul 08, 2003

Isolate The Muscles Beyond Reach - New Equipment Used By Pros!
By: Kris Gethin
Throughout the bodybuilding ages, passionate participants and aroused onlookers have been witness to various reinforced gadgets... Well today I've come across a new gadget that pros use and trainers approve. Check it out! 1783 Words - Date Added: Nov 24, 2006

Machines Or Free Weights: Structure Vs. Function!
By: Keats Snideman
One of the most heated debates in the world of fitness today is the battle of free-weights (low-tech apparatus) versus machines (high-tech apparatus). Each side has an argument with both sides having some merit to their claims. 968 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Nautilus Bulletin #1: Chapter 1 - An Introduction And A Brief Background!
By: Cyberpump
Nautilus machines are not an improvement in equipment; instead, they represent a new approach to the whole idea of progressive weight-training... 1002 Words - Date Added: Jul 22, 2004

Power Rack Training
By: Mike Mahler
Once I hit a training plateau I began doing some research, and I realized that the power rack that most gyms do not have was the key that I was looking for. Find out how to improve your weakest links with the power rack! 1207 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Practical, Functional, Necessary Training!
By: Jamie Hale
How is that training for general fitness? As the Renegades know this is not training for general fitness. This is specialized training. You need to utilize a wide array of tools, learn why! 454 Words - Date Added: Feb 05, 2004

Reflections Of A HITer: Home Abdominal & Cardio Equipment.
By: Cyberpump
I just wanted to set the record straight about some things like making a profit in the industry. I also wanted to share some of my opinions and stories about the fitness profession. Learn why people are making money off of bs equipment! 767 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2003

Should I Use Free Weights Or Machines?
By: Josh Henkin
As Strength Coach, Charles Staley, would say, "the truth is usually in the middle." Neither method is best, it depends on why you are using one or the other. 547 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Should You Use Wraps?
By: Matt Danielsson
Wraps have a place in bodybuilding, especially when we're talking about really heavy weights. However, like wrist straps, it's a careful balancing act in which you have to make sure you don't end up getting it in the shorts. 712 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

The 'Manta Ray' For Squats - Training Equipment Review!
By: Nick Nilsson
The squat is one of the best exercises you can do for building strength and muscle mass. Can the Manta Ray make it more comfortable and even more effective? 1163 Words - Date Added: Dec 30, 2005

The 'Sting Ray' For Front Squats - Training Equipment Review!
By: Nick Nilsson
The front squat has the potential to be one of the most effective thigh-training exercises a person can do. Find out if the Sting Ray really does work. 1624 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2005

The How-To's On Lifting Accessories
By: David Knowles
Lifting equipment is used in order to help your body in supporting and lifting heavier-than-normal weight. Learn about the different types! 1068 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

The Seven Tools You Need As A Bodybuilder!
By: Clayton South
The following is a list of tools that are mandatory to have, should success be realized. Lacking these tools, or lacking a working knowledge of these tools, will come at the expense of years of progress. Familiarize yourself with the tools listed herein, and utilize them all to maximize your success. 1382 Words - Date Added: Jan 09, 2004

To Strap Or Not To Strap?
By: Matt Danielsson
Are wrist-straps good or bad for you? One side of the story is that they allow you to concentrate more on the muscle being worked and reinforcing your grip so that your forearms are not the limiting factor of your back-workouts. The other side is evident: If you take the stress off the forearms, they're not doing any work and will therefore not grow! 853 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

Training On The Go!
By: Jeremy Likness
I will discuss some simple and inexpensive equipment, how to design a program on the go, and various exercises that you can use to keep yourself in peak shape without needing a squat cage or a ton of machines. 3278 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2003

Video: How To Use Lifting Straps
By: Other Writer
Straps can be confusing to figure out. Find out the proper way by viewing this quick video. 147 Words - Date Added: Jun 24, 2003

What Are Some Accessories That Will Help Improve Your Workouts?
By: Workout Of The Week
What are some accessories that will help improve your workouts? This week our forum members give their two cents on useful gym accessories and the not so useful. Get the latest on gloves, boards, bands, straps, wraps, belts, and more right here! 3190 Words - Date Added: Dec 04, 2006

Which Is More Beneficial: Training At Home Or Training In The Gym?
By: Topic Of The Week
Which Is More Beneficial: Training At Home Or Training In The Gym? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 14386 Words - Date Added: Jul 09, 2005

Xvest: More Than Just A Weighted Vest!
By: Coach Davies
With a firm understanding of the concepts of our training firmly in place and the realization that true all-around athletic development will come via adherence to the wheel of conditioning it is definitely time to get to some real-world work with the Xvest. 1397 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2004

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