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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images So, you have access to a pair of dumbbells and want to build muscle, but are ...

There are over 600 muscles in the human body. One of the most important is the triceps, which you use any time you straighten your arm. You use your triceps for fun activities, like dancing or ...

First, let’s look at a barbell’s biggest advantage: their size. Some exercises can be done just as well with either type of implement, but when you want to lift something really heavy, you pretty much ...

BUILDING UP YOUR body isn't as complicated as you might think. Over-involved fitness routines might have discouraged you from taking to the gym in the past—but if you're ready and willing to put the ...

Looking to boost strength and tone your arms, shoulders, chest, and back? An upper-body dumbbell workout is the way to do it ...

Pilates instructor Simone de la Rue demonstrates how to do a bent-over row to strengthen your back and open your chest. If you spend eight hours a day hunched over a computer, chances are you’ve ...

Choosing the wrong weights for your workout can have a serious impact on its effectiveness. Dr Milo Wolf, a fitness coach who specialises in muscle growth, shares a simple test with Harry Bullmore to ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

Guessing has always been my strategy when choosing dumbbells for the arms portion of an indoor cycling workout. As you can imagine, it hasn't worked out well for me. I've either completed an entire ...

The Merach Adjustable Dumbbells offer a surprisingly sturdy, ultra-compact solution for apartment dwellers with minimal space and modest strength needs, though their 8.8-pound maximum weight severely ...