Get a bigger butt / glutes with the Marcy Squat Rider Machine
The Marcy Squat Rider Squat Machine for Stronger Legs
5 Barbell Exercises to Do At Home
Total Body Barbell Training You likely own a barbell with some weight plates for exercising in your home gym. Why are barbell exercises so popular? Simply because they increase lean body mass by developing fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers simultaneously, and each muscle fiber type performs unique jobs. And because a pound of [...]
How To Use Smith Machines
Many people have seen a Commercial Grade Smith Machine at the gym, or have seen someone using this piece of mysterious equipment and have felt totally overwhelmed or intimidated at the thought of using it themselves. If that’s you, be comforted by the fact that you’re not alone! Even people who have been going to [...]
Pairing Marcy Power Cages and Weight Benches
Power cages look simple, but power cages are versatile and efficient for strength training. Power cages only have a couple of consistent features: a pull up bar and the ability to do squats. Marcy cages have an additional unique feature, they include a pulley system. The pulley system and weight storage capabilities on the Marcy [...]
Olympic Barbell vs. Standard: What are the differences ?
When starting a fitness routine, it’s common to have questions about the equipment and how to use it. A common question that comes up is what is the difference between Olympic Bars and Standard Bars? Both bars are a type of barbell, which is a long, straight metal bar you can add weight to in [...]
What Is the Perfect Curl Bar Weight for You?
You are ready to get the upper body you’ve always wanted. Maybe you just want to send those “bat wings” flapping away or you dream of sculpted biceps and pecs. Where to get started? A great option is to pick up a curl bar and get to work. If you are new to fitness or [...]
Basics of Building Strength & Functional Strength Training
The Basics of Building Strength - simplicity doesn’t have to mean being ineffective. Learn efficient muscle building workouts at blog.marcypro.com
The Best Power Tower Workout
A power tower provides an excellent workout. Power Tower Workouts hit many of the major muscle groups using your body weight. Body weight training movements are key to keeping up an active and healthy lifestyle throughout your life. Despite its simple design, a power tower is your ticket to a multi-movement workout that specializes in [...]
Maintenance Tips for Your Marcy Pro Home Gym Equipment
Keep your Marcy Pro exercise machines as good as new for longer with these maintenance tips for your Marcy Pro Home Gym Equipment
Five Reasons a Recumbent Exercise Bike is your Perfect Bike
You want to torch calories, sculpt your lower body, and invest in an exercise machine that you’ll actually enjoy using. Have you considered a recumbent exercise bike? A recumbent bike is different from a traditional upright exercise bike in several important ways. The most notable difference between an upright and recumbent bike is the position [...]