Bodyweight vs. Resistance Training

Frank Hawley
Fitness
There are many ways to train the body. You can train for strength. You can train for size. You can train for speed or mobility. But however you train, you’ll need to choose the appropriate types of exercises t...

Best Gym Exercises for Abs

Frank Hawley
Fitness
When people talk about a six-pack, they're actually talking about the rectus abdominis, also known as the abs. Let's face it, the only reason people start working their abs in the first place is to look like M...
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The Best Gym Machines for Glutes

Frank Hawley
Fitness
By mass, your glutes are the largest muscles in your body, yet for some reason we always want ours to be bigger. This is because the glutes assist in many of the biggest lifts, like squats and deadlifts. Altho...
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The 3 Best Dumbbell Leg Exercises

Frank Hawley
Fitness
If you're not using dumbbells in your training, you're making a mistake. Dumbbells offer distinct advantages over other types of gym equipment. They allow for an easy progressive overload, aid in stabilization...

How to Use a Rowing Machine

Frank Hawley
Fitness
The rowing machine is a staple of every gym. Rowing is a full body exercise that develops aerobic power as well as strength endurance. It is impact-free, making it easier on your joints than other forms of car...
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A Day in the Life of a Personal Trainer

Frank Hawley
Fitness
Hey, there. I'm certified personal trainer Frank Hawley. You might know me from other Fitplan articles such as Chest Exercises to Do at the Gym, Bicep Exercises for Bigger Arms and 8 Strategies for Working Out...

Back Exercises to do at Home

Frank Hawley
Fitness
Of all the main muscle groups to train, your back is the most anatomically complicated. It's made up of many different muscles with fibers running in every direction, yet it is maybe the easiest to train as fa...