Dumbbells, weight machines and barbells are all great pieces of kit to help you build strength in your upper body, but they’re not essential. In fact, a study has shown you can achieve similar results ...

When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re looking to strength train at home with minimal equipment, adding resistance band exercises to ...

Are your dumbbell exercises getting stale? Good news: you can totally strengthen and sculpt your arms without them. All you really need is a resistance band or two. Oh, and the top exercises to create ...

Even the best resistance bands are often dismissed as little more than warm-up or rehab tools, but when you know how to use them properly, they can become valuable additions to your strength training ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

Whether you're traveling, pinched for time or space, or looking for an affordable piece of equipment to strength train at home, resistance bands are a great, accessible tool. In addition to being ...

Obviously, strong arms can help you loosen the lid on a pickle jar or lift a toddler, but those aren’t their only benefits. Building muscle strengthens your bones, revs up your metabolism, and helps ...

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

Experts suggest using resistance bands for exercises like banded seated heel raises to target specific muscle groups, improve mobility and boost overall strength. “Sit on a chair, loop a resistance ...