Using your own bodyweight is a good start if you want to improve your strength and build muscle but for the best results you’ll want to move on from pure bodyweight exercises to adding weight as soon as possible. Once you add weight to your exercises you’ll find your body starts to adapt and change much more quickly.

Adding weights to exercises such as dips or pull-ups is easy with the Body Solid NB56 Dipping Belt. As the name suggests, this belt is perfect for exercises such as chest dips, lunges and chin-ups. This belt makes it easy to add weight plates which will increase your resistance for each exercise and build muscle mass much quicker.

This belt has bevelled edges which won’t dig into your skin or bruise even with heavy loads. The maximum recommended weight for this belt is 50lbs. Body Solid stand by the fitness products they produce and are offering a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty for this dipping belt. Read the rest of this entry

For men and women interested in putting on muscle and gaining strength one of the best ways to do it is with a dipping machine such as the Body Solid Commercial Rated Dip Station Power Tower With Vertical Knee Raises.

This machine is commercial quality so can be used in the home or in the gym. It’s easy to assemble and made from high grade materials. This is perfect for getting a six pack abs and increasing muscle mass in your upper body.

The Body Solid Vertical Knee Raise and Dip Station comes with padded arm and back pads. It features a step entry to make getting into the knee raise position easy. The oversized handgrips are comfortable to hold so you’ll get a great chest and arm workout. The four sides of the steel frame have been welded for rock solid performance. Read the rest of this entry

Dipping type exercises and pull-ups are some of the best exercises you can do for your upper body. They will improve your strength, build muscle mass and tone your body. On top off all of this they target a large group of muscles all over your upper body including your chest and abs. This makes them similar to squats which are one of the best lower body exercises.

To do dips effectively and safely you need to be using the right equipment. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen people fall down after trying to do dips on a wall mount or between chairs. One of the safest and sturdiest dipping stations to workout on is the Body Solid GDIP59 Dip Station.

This dip station is freestanding so you can move it around to the best spot in your home. It has angled bars so you can find the best width for your dips. It features oversized 1” bars with slip-proof rubber grips for a comfortable workout. Read the rest of this entry