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Best Dumbbell Exercises for Muscle Gain, Plus 3 Workouts

Best Dumbbell Exercises for Muscle Gain, Plus 3 Workouts

At BarBend, we review a lot of exercise equipment. Weekly we ask ourselves, what’s the best barbell out there? What are the best kettlebells for beginners? Is there a best treadmill, and if so, why?  Yet we often find ourselves turning back to the humble dumbbell. Dumbbell exercises aren’t just for beginners; upper-body dumbbell exercises can help you…
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7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Shows How To Build a Leg Day Program

7-Time Figure Olympia Champion Cydney Gillon Shows How To Build a Leg Day Program

On March 28, 2024, seven-time and reigning Figure Olympia champion Cydney Gillon published a video on her YouTube channel sharing tips on designing a lower body workout to maximize results.  The video targets lifters who train their legs once per week. Gillon balances hamstring and quad exercises for optimal strength and muscle development with the following sample programming:…
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Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraws from 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Citing Achilles Injury

Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraws from 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Citing Achilles Injury

Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s return to competition has hit a bump. He was scheduled to compete at the 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man event in Leeds, UK, on April 13, 2024, but it seems that will not come to pass. Kieliszkowski announced on his Instagram page on April 1, 2024, that he had withdrawn from the contest due to an injury to…
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Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike Review (2024): High-Quality, Low-Cost Cardio Machines Fit for Any Space

Sunny Health and Fitness Exercise Bike Review (2024): High-Quality, Low-Cost Cardio Machines Fit for Any Space

Indoor cycling can be an effective, low-impact way to get your daily dose of cardio, but, despite their relatively compact footprints, the best exercise bikes can get pricey, with some models costing upwards of $2,600. Sunny Health and Fitness exercise bikes offer an affordable solution, as few brands can match the quality, performance, and, perhaps most importantly, savings…
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