CLIMB YOUR WAY TO BIGGER ARMS

V1BE, Manchester

Versaclimber looking neglected in the corner of your gym? Use the ‘underarm pull’, as explained by Alex Nicholl, director at Sweat by BXR, to hit your biceps and lats hard - Standing tall on the Versaclimber, turn your palms to face in towards you, with knuckles facing up.

- Start with short strides and ensure the engagement of the arms by starting to pull down as you stride – rather than pushing down with your legs.

- When you’re ready, reach up and pull the handles down, taking the weight of the exercise (resting the legs). Pull in tight so your elbow comes as low as possible before moving to the other arm.

After 45 secs, return to short strides and get your heart rate down. After 15 secs go again, ensuring your full effort for the entire 45 secs.

- Keep going for 4 mins.

For the chap who prefers casein to cocktails, Manchester’s V1BE gym o ers a Friday night experience that you won’t regret the morning after – think loud music, intense intervals and, err, the occasional live sax performance. Most classes incorporate a hefty amount of treadmill sprints, but GA1N includes plenty of upperbody work as well, making it ideal for anyone looking to build and burn.

BENEFITS: Stress relief / Endorphins / Lean muscle v1be.com