5 Hack Squat Alternatives at Home
Hack squats are a funny exercise. They’re one I literally never program and in my head, I file them under ‘variation for the sake of it’. Whilst they’re not a … Read more
Alternatives
Working out in your home gym is not always as easy as working out in a commercial gym. You will nearly always have less equipment to choose from so finding exercise alternatives can really help. Use this category to make sure you still see the gains you want without needing to pay for the newest device.
6 Leg Press Alternatives to do at Home Without a Machine
The leg press is one of the most popular machines in the gym. Research shows they’re an effective way to build muscle and strength, but what if you don’t have … Read more
4 Hammer Strength Lat Pull Alternatives To Work Your Lats Independently
The Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown is a commercial gym machine that many trainers absolutely love. Unlike most lat pulldown machines, this one is plate loaded and has unilateral arms. That … Read more
6 Best Face Pull Alternatives To Do At Home
The face pull is a powerlifting accessory move that has made its way into the gym mainstream. It’s a valuable exercise to prepare your upper body for heavy pressing, increase … Read more
5 Challenging Inverted Row Alternatives At Home
The inverted row is a very good bodyweight exercise to develop the back muscles. Because you can’t really add resistance to the exercise, though, most people will reach the stage … Read more
11 Rowing Machine Alternatives to Boost Cardio & Build Muscle
If you work out at home, you’re probably in need of some effective rowing machine alternatives. Even in commercial gyms, rowing machines are pretty scarce. There’s another call for rowing … Read more
8 Bent Over Row Alternatives to Hit the Lats
The bent over row has been a mainstay of bodybuilding workouts to develop back thickness for decades. As a certified personal trainer, I’ve been using it to help my guys … Read more
7 Seated Cable Row Alternatives You Can Do at Home
The seated cable row exercise is one of the most commonly programmed back and lat exercises seen in gyms. It’s popular among bodybuilders, powerlifters and general fitness enthusiasts due to … Read more
7 Reverse Pec Deck Alternatives You Can Do at Home
If you train at home or travel a lot, you’re probably looking for reverse pec deck alternatives as you don’t have access to a machine. As a personal trainer for … Read more
5 Reverse Fly Alternatives to Target the Rear Delts
For decades, the reverse fly has been the go-to gym exercise to target the posterior, or rear deltoid, head. Secondary muscles engaged are the trapezius, rhomboids, teres minor, and infraspinatus. … Read more
