Pros and Cons of Weight Lifting Belts

Few things have as much controversy around them as weightlifting belts do.  Expert opinion is divided between the view that a belt limits strengthening the lower back and the view that a belt prevents injury and allows for higher achievement for those who have potential weakness in their back that limits them. You might wonder [...]

Sandbags as Weights? You Bet!

No matter what your skill level, eventually you are going to hit a wall that seems like you cannot train past with your current routine.  If you are seeking an alternative to gym membership or having to invest in expensive home machines, consider using a sandbag or several.  Canvas bags of sand can be easily [...]

Benefits of Weight Lifting

Weight lifting has many benefits, and the average person often overlooks them in their quest for better health. Women are more prone to ignore the very real reasons to lift weights then men are, but both genders see real positive results from weight lifting. Weight lifting reduces the risk of heart disease by decreasing blood [...]

The Three Day Split Routine

Here is a three day a week workout plan for weightlifting that can give you quick results.  It is designed to be done Monday, Wednesday, Friday but could just as easily be done Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday if required. Monday (upper body/torso): Dumbbell Bench Press: ten – eight – six -  four Incline Dumbbell Press: ten [...]