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You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

The fitness equipment industry generates billions annually selling specialized machines that ultimately perform simple functions: creating resistance against muscle contraction. Resistance ...

Even the best resistance bands are often dismissed as little more than warm-up or rehab tools, but when you know how to use them properly, they can become valuable additions to your strength training ...

There's an overwhelming amount of exercise equipment out there, we know. But if you're not sure where to start, you can't go wrong having a resistance band on hand. You can get a good full-body ...

"Resistance training is important especially for muscle and bone development," says Steve Stonehouse, a trainer, certified coach and director of education for Stride. "Resistance band work for ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...