When you’re using machines, you also reduce the recruitment of the surrounding stabilizing muscles. Take bench presses: With ...

Want to get into strength training but not sure how? Let us suggest starting out with free weights. Whether you’re going for the fan-favorite dumbbells or getting more adventurous with ...

Q: The free weights at my gym are always busy, can I get just as effective a workout using machines? Despite most ‘functional’ gyms being on their third or fourth generation of rowing ...

Working out with free weights may be intimidating, but the numerous benefits are too good to pass up. Writer Miranda Larbi makes a strong case for making sure you never pass on dumbbells again.

By using dumbbells and challenging your muscles with heavier weights, you train your body to handle an additional load. “That stress is something your body has to combat and adapt to in order to ...

If you were stuck on a desert island and could only take one piece of workout equipment, make it a pair of dumbbells (followed closely by an adjustable weight bench). I’ve been lifting weights ...

Stand holding a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your sides in a neutral grip. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension. Keep your gaze straight ahead to maintain a ...

However, these do replace 12 sets of dumbbells and 12 pairs of Technogym’s free weight dumbbells come to over £2,000, so you are saving money. Bryony’s T3’s official ‘gym-bunny’ and ...