BUILD MUSCLE
Never be frightened to approach a jam jar again
1 BOWFLEX SELECTTECH 1090I
These adjustable dumbbells should
form part of any prospective muscle builder’s armoury, as the unique design replaces up to 15
sets of dumbbells. The clever package sees an exterior rotary grip select the desired weight with a quick spin, meaning you can pick from 4kg to a hefty 41kg. Perfect for tough drop sets, A/B workouts and progressive overload, they are
durable and comfortable to use. $948, amazon.com.au
2 ELEIKO WEIGHTLIFTING TECHNIQUE BAR
With a lower starting weight (choose between 5kg or 10kg bars) and less aggressive knurling (the rough grip on the bar), these bars are easier on the hands and perfect for those looking to brush up technique before moving on to heavier weights. Of course, they can be loaded up with standard Olympic weight discs when it’s time to really push the limits. $TBC, eleiko.com
3 CENTR APP
Brainchild of Thor himself (actor and buff dude Chris Hemsworth), Centr aims to bring together some of his favoured trainers,
dieticians and mindfulness teachers to create an app-based environment that promotes healthy living. Live classes, guided meditation and dieticianapproved recipes are all geared up to get you looking like the God of Thunder… or at least within a
hammer’s throw of there. From $10 p/m, centr.com
4 BOWFLEX XTREME 2 SE HOME GYM
As versatile as a pulley-andweights system in the gym, the Xtreme 2 SE model from Bowflex uses Bowflex Power Rod technology to provide the resistance, which is just as beneficial for training but weighs far less and doesn’t consume as much floor space. With multiple cable/pulley positions, you can hit the chest, back and lower body in one handy and compact machine. $2,200, fitness-superstore.com
5 MYPROTEIN FAT GRIPZ
Simple, affordable and easy to use, these rubbery additions to your dumbbell or barbell workout aim to improve grip strength and build up the important muscles in the forearms. Simple manoeuvres like a bench press or barbell curl suddenly become more difficult, as extra emphasis is placed on the biceps and forearm muscles. Great for achieving that enviable Schwarzenegger-esque
‘pump’ faster. $47, au.myprotein.com
6 TRX HOME 2
Did you know you can build muscle just by hanging around? Well, there’s a bit of work involved than just that, as the TRX Home 2 suspension training system is designed to harness the power of your own bodyweight to add tough
resistance to all the major muscles in your body (and plenty of minor ones, too). Anchor this on a door frame and push, pull, plank, hinge and rotate your way
to a rippling physique. $299, trxtraining.com
7 THERAGUN PRO
One of the biggest stumbling blocks in the quest for serious gains is recovery, with sore or painful muscles inhibiting workouts later in the week. The Theragun PRO uses percussive therapy to gently pummel the ouch out of sore muscles, while its patented powerful motor delivers up to 30kg of force to improve circulation and release tension in weary glutes, shoulders and much more. Your body will thank for you getting it. $899, theragun.com
8 OPTI MULTI PULL UP BAR ARGOS
Sometimes bodyweight is the only mass you need to build serious muscle and mastering the pull up is a surefire way to increase the size and strength of your shoulders, abs, biceps and triceps. This affordable Opti number easily hooks onto most doorframes and offers close grip handles to place more emphasis
on the biceps. The perfect platform for summertime gun
show preparation. $30, amazon.com.au