Weight lighting also known as strength training is one of the most important forms of workout you can do for your body. As many of you may know the benefits of lifting weights are toning your body, getting strong bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, as well as supporting a healthy metabolism.
What is weight training equipment? To keep it simple, weight lifting equipment is anything you can use to help you build muscle and get stronger. For instance, barbells, dumbbells, or kettlebells.
So, if you are not doing so already in the gym, you should consider making weight training a regular part of your fitness routine while combining cardio workouts.
1. Barbells
Barbells are great overall equipment to use in the gym. These include both fixed-weight barbells like you normally use in the gym or plate-loaded barbells where you can control the weight.
It is a great weight training equipment as it allows you to lift heavier weights with control since both sides of the body working at the same time.
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2. Dumbbells
Unlike barbells, dumbbells are one of the most widely used pieces of strength training equipment, and you can simply put them at your home gym.
With dumbbells, it allows you to work each muscle and limb individually, which is great for building strength on your non-dominant side.
3. Kettlebells
Kettlebells are relatively newer but can still offer effective weight training. Dumbbells and barbells focus mostly on strength and building lean muscle. However, kettlebells focus more on power.
For instance, kettlebell exercises involve swinging the weight where you can work on your strength, power, endurance, and cardio.
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4. Cable and Pulley Machines
The cable and pulley machines are also standard equipment at most gyms and they can offer different kinds of strength training.
The benefit of using this type of machine is that it helps with building strength with effective resistance, is versatile, and has a range of attachments for a variety of workouts.
5. TRX Equipment
If you are looking into body weight kind of strength training, TRX training equipment is the perfect all-in-one piece for you. It is lightweight, compact, and easy to pack. All you be using is your body weight, it works on mobility, strength, and overall cardio.
6. Medicine Ball
A medicine ball is one of the most durable and functional pieces of equipment you can include in your home gym.
Many athletes, use soft medicine balls to perform a variety of movements to work on their arms, legs, core, and anti-rotational and physical therapy exercises to prevent injuries.
Overall, weight training is a pretty ambiguous term, you can choose any piece of equipment to accomplish your goal. All of these options can help you get stronger and build lean muscle tissues. To make it more fun and challenging, constantly add new or various equipment into your workout routine.
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