Dumbbells are a great fitness tool for strengthening your quads! They can be used to maximize a wide variety of leg exercises that focus on building up your quad strength! This versatility will allow you to build your dream legs without getting bored in the process! Let’s discuss why it’s essential to train your quads […]
Jesse Labreck’s Top 5 Essential Hampton Products for Every Home Gym
Top Equipment Recommended by American Ninja Warrior Jesse Labreck We sat down with American Ninja Warrior’s Jesse “Flex” Labreck to discuss which 5 Hampton Fitness products she thinks are essential to a home gym. Here are her top picks to consider when building your home gym. 1. Jump Box Are you looking to take your workout […]
Are Cables Better Than Dumbbells?
If you’re new to fitness, you may wonder why some people prefer cable machines while others remain dedicated to dumbbells. Both options have their advantages but also depend on your unique fitness goals. This post will break down the differences and help you decide what’s best for your fitness plan. Key Takeaways Cable Machines Versus […]
Hampton Fitness’s Guide to Posterior Deltoid Exercises with Dumbbells
Enhance your shoulder strength, stability, and aesthetics with our comprehensive rear delt dumbbell exercises guide. Discover the best techniques to target your posterior deltoids. Rear deltoid exercises are incredibly important for maintaining shoulder health as well as overall body performance. When you take time to focus on deltoids, you will reap incredible benefits. When done […]
Dumbbell Exercises for Biceps and Triceps Promoting Techniques for Everyday Strength
It’s important to regularly work on each muscle group in your overall training plan. However, understanding the mechanics related to “why” you’re training each group is also essential. Training your biceps and triceps together creates a powerful arm workout that promotes increased strength and improved aesthetics and is incredibly helpful in conducting everyday activities. Key […]
Maximize Your Dumbbell Chest Exercises | No Bench Required!
Did you know you can complete a highly effective chest exercise at home without a bench or other traditional gym machines? Even without the actual bench, you can get all the benefits of a bench workout, including muscle stabilization, improved balance, and strength building. Let’s take a look at how this works. Key takeaways: Standing […]
How to Get Back in Shape After the Holidays
Are You Ready to Improve Your Fitness for the New Year? You are not alone if you’re one of the many people shocked by the number on the scale after weeks of seemingly harmless holiday indulgences. Holiday weight gain is more common than not, with all the extra treats and leftovers lurking in break rooms […]
Medicine Ball Twist
While medicine ball exercises have grown in popularity over the last decade or so, the origin of medicine ball fitness can actually be traced back thousands of years. Persian wrestlers and Hippocrates himself used medicine ball-type exercises for medicinal purposes. Medicine balls made a popular comeback in the early 1900s with the Hooverball, continuing the […]
Post Workout Routines – Recovery Tips – Hampton Fitness
It’s no secret that workout recovery is one of the most important components of your daily workout session. One of the biggest hurdles in developing a post workout routine is understanding that there are multiple components within recovery itself; stretching, healthy eating, supplementing, hygiene and rest. All components must be part of your recovery to […]
Why is Stretching Important After Exercise?
We all know that regular exercise is vital to our overall health. Post pandemic The Center for Disease Control recommends 150 minutes (approximately 20 minutes per day) of moderate-intensity exercise for adults. However, stretching before and after exercise is also very important and very often under-prioritized. While most people understand the importance of warming up […]
