Exercise and Training

This is the section we cover individual body part training along with strength and mass training theories. What training section would be complete without talking about dealing with injuries and their prevention.

General Exercise and Training

Let’s start with some general exercise information

• Using the Smith Machine
• Pull-ups for Muscle Mass
• The Warm Up and Cool Down

Training Methods

If you are looking at training for power, strength and increasing muscle mass then you should read

• Methods of Training
• Training Past Failure

Sometimes you just can’t beat old school training.

• Old School Progressive Training: Maximal Lifting based on the Methods Used by Steve Reeves

Some other training methods and routine worth a read include:

• Three Day Split Routine – Push-Pull-Legs
• What is Volume Training (VT)?
• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Routines

Exercises

If you are looking for some specifics then here’s some great exercises.

• How to Bench Press 140kg (308lbs), guaranteed!
• How to Build a Big Raw Squat
• Training the Overhead Press for Strength

Need to build up specific body parts? These will help.

• Arms
• Triceps
• Calves
• Shoulders

Buying Guides and Reviews

For those of you that to do at least some of your training at home there is a wealth of equipment avalable to you. We not only review some of the best products available we also guide you through what to look for and discuss features etc to help you buy something that you will be happy with.

So, let’s take a look at some popular bits of kit that you can buy for your own home gym.

Weights Related

• Cable Crossovers
• Calf Raise Machines
• Power Racks
• Weight Benches
• Power Towers / Stations

Cardio

• Treadmills
• Cross Trainers
• Fan Bikes
• Vertical Climbers
• Skipping Ropes
• Rowing Machines
• Spin Bikes

These are just a small selection of our round-ups. See below for even more reviews.

Injuries

Injuries are a fact of life for those that train in the gym regularly. We just need to keep them to a minimum.

• Natural Injury Recovery and Pain Relief
• How to Overcome Knee Injuries
• Back Health for Morning Weight Trainers

Here’s all of our training articles laid out in date order