In a totally surprising, not at all foreseeable sequence of events, Planet Fitness doesn’t have squat racks.
Add this to the list of missing equipment including free-weight barbells and bench presses.
Well, what does the average wannabe squatter do in this case?
If you want to find alternatives to squatting at Planet Fitness, then read on.
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It’s tough zeroing in and targeting your lower back. Most workouts don’t focus on the lower back but instead focus on the glutes or the hamstring, with the lower back being a coincidental addon.
Well, with back extensions, the lower back is the major muscle being worked. But should you even care about your lower back muscles?
(Spoiler: you should.)
Read more to find out how back extensions work, why they’re important, why you should do Planet Fitness back extensions, and more.
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I think it’s safe to say that everyone knows what a pull-up is.
You grab a supported bar; you pull yourself up, thus the pull-up.
But not everyone can pull off a pull-up (pun intended).
And since Planet Fitness is considered a good gym for beginners, they typically have assisted pull-up machines somewhere on the floor to help you master this kick-ass exercise.
What are the benefits? And how do you use this machine?
Keep reading…
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So you’re in Planet Fitness because you want to work out but you don’t know where to get that full-body bulk. Heck, with Planet Fitness’ limited equipment, can you even get each muscle group worked out?
Yes. Yes, you can. Listed below is the ultimate list of Planet Fitness Equipment you need for a rounded workout at the gym.
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Originally released in 2013, the P90X3 is the third of the popular P90X series released by American fitness trainer Tony Horton.
Designed as a 90-day program, 30 minutes a day for six days a week–or an optional seven days a week if you hate rest–the P90X3 has both regular and deluxe workouts to help you get fit, burn calories, and resent ever discovering Tony Horton’s late-night infomercial.
But since we’re on the subject of calories burned by P90X3, what can you expect? Will you be clamoring for sustenance when you’re done (or just clamoring for some sweet couch time)?
Keep reading to find out!
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In 2015, Insider called Planet Fitness the fastest-growing gym in America. As of 2021, Planet Fitness has over 2,000 locations and 14 million members.
Well, with those numbers, Planet Fitness has to be a good gym, right? Some would argue otherwise.
If you want to find out how Planet Fitness is a bad gym, and why it’s not actually that bad, then read on.
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Let’s be honest, 10-inch biceps aren’t that impressive. They’re not going to register on anyone’s scale and they aren’t going to help you lift that much without some massive help.
So if genetics dealt you a crappy hand (and shrimpy arms) are you doomed to a life of twig arms forever? Not if I have anything to say about it!
Below are the steps you should follow to build bigger arms and finally fill out the sleeves in those baggy t-shirts.
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Trust me, there’s nothing more intimidating than a machine that might snap back and whack you in the teeth, causing permanent damage to your mouth as you feel out your new chipped tooth with your tongue.
No? Just me? Okay.
Add on the potential to look like a slob who’s never been to a gym in his life, then it’s understandable why one might want to avoid the cable machine, but trust me – it’s worth it!
A study done in Experimental Gerontology, a journal about aging and age-related diseases, found that cable training increases neuromuscular function (which can slow down the aging process).
That’s why it’s a great idea to work some cable movements into your muscle-building routine!
So if you want to learn how to use the cable machine at Planet Fitness like a pro so you can build muscle and avoid embarrassment… keep reading.
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Between the limited equipment, the loud noise that rings out when you drop weight too loudly, and the free pizza nights, a lot of experienced bodybuilders would say Planet Fitness is a bad gym. From their more experienced point of view, maybe they’re right.
Or maybe they’re dead wrong.
Read on to find out how Planet Fitness may not be great for experienced exercisers, but maybe the salvation beginners are looking for.
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Knock knock. Who’s there? Planet Fitness. Planet Fitness who?
Planet Fitness, largely regarded as a joke by the bodybuilding community—or “lunks”, as the self-proclaimed No Judgment Zone would call them—is a $10 per month gym that provides free pizzas and candy for their members, but cannot allow overhead presses, T-rows, clean and jerks, or deadlifts.
Heck, Planet Fitness doesn’t even have scales in the locker rooms because… intimidation and stuff.
You might be ready to write this place off and question whether Planet Fitness is actually a good gym, but hold on a sec…
So we can’t do any heavy lifting when we’re at the purple palace… or maybe we can?
Here I’ve listed five exercises not allowed at Planet Fitness and the alternatives available so you won’t get kicked out of the No Judgement Zone.
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