You really only need a few essential pieces of equipment to build a home gym. We suggest the following, pretty much regardless of your goal; whether you’re looking to lose weight or gain muscle, you can see success using these items: Olympic barbell Squat rack with a pull-up bar Weight plates (rubber or iron depending on your budget) Flat bench Jump rope Below we break down our specific brand/product recommendations that meet this requirement for being both quality-made and budget-friendly: Olympic Barbell The Olympic barbell is the piece of equipment that we recommend being the highest quality piece of equipment in your home gym. You will likely use the barbell…
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5 Best Exercises For Burning Fat
A flat belly is a badge of honor. It’s an outward sign that you keep fit and watch what you eat. And beyond the vanity aspects, a more chiseled torso makes you stronger and less prone to injury and remember, burning more and more fat makes you look good too. Start with the following 5 exercises to hammer the dozens of muscles between your shoulders and hips and get better metabolism at the same time for burning fat. 1| Burpee The burpee, or squat thrust, is a full-body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. The basic movement is performed in four steps and known as a “four-count burpee”. How to Do Burpee Begin in a standing position.…
