12 Nov 2026
Ideal Gym Christmas Gifts: Thoughtful, Useful & Built to Last
Shop thoughtful, budget-friendly gym Christmas gifts that get used. Discover useful handles, grips and straps, our compact Christmas gift box and the GymPin...
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How to Build Muscle: A 12-Week Hypertrophy and Progressive Overload Guide
A practical 12-week muscle-building guide for gym users and athletes. Learn sets, reps, double progression, recovery, logging workouts and how to choose GymPin equipment.
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From hypertrophy and progressive overload to machine compatibility and practical product advice.
05 Nov 2026
How to Add More Weight to Gym Machines: Complete Buying and Safety Guide
Reached the end of your cable stack or run out of room for Olympic plates? Compare GymPin stack extenders, machine extenders, 8 mm...
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21 Oct 2026
Why GymPin Lateral Handles Belong in Your Gym Bag
GymPin Lateral Handles: adjustable cable hand grips with double D-rings, £29.99 a pair. Explore exercises, setup and how they compare with D Cuffs.
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19 Oct 2026
Introducing GymPin D Cuffs: The Cable Attachment You Didn't Know You Needed
Meet GymPin D Cuffs: textured cable hand grips with an adjustable padded wrist cuff. See benefits and exercises, and shop the pair for...
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19 Oct 2026
Nutrition Strategies for Cutting and Bulking Phases
To achieve peak physical performance and body composition, bodybuilders cycle through two primary phases: bulking and cutting. Each phase requires specific nutritional strategies...
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19 Oct 2026
Why Join the GymPin Affiliate Programme?
The strongest affiliate partnerships begin with a recommendation you would make anyway. Discover why GymPin gives coaches, creators, athletes and gym professionals useful...
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15 Oct 2026
5 Gym Attachments to Get More From Your Training
What to use, which muscles you’ll train—and the mistakes to avoid. Explore five versatile attachments, then find the specialist options that suit your...
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06 Oct 2026
Why Do Cable Machine Weights Feel Different? Pulley Ratios, Progression and GymPin Explained
The same number on two cable stacks can mean very different resistance. Understand pulley ratios, make sense of added plates and choose a...
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29 Sep 2026
GymPin Gift Cards: Who, Why, How, When & What – The Complete Guide
BLOG The Gift forPeople Who Train GYMPIN DIGITAL GIFT CARDS £50 • £100 • £250 • £500 For gym lovers, weightlifters & fitness...
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22 Sep 2026
Mr Olympia History British bodybuilding
From a three-man contest in Brooklyn to a multi-division international weekend in Las Vegas, the Olympia has become one of the defining institutions...
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31 Aug 2026
Double Stitched Cable Cuffs: Why Grip-Free Cable Training Changes the Set
GymPin’s new Double Stitched Cable Cuffs are built for cable kickbacks, lateral raises and grip-free isolation work, with reinforced stitching, heavy-duty Velcro and...
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Useful training fundamentals and equipment know-how from our earlier guides. Selected for relevance, not simply because they're old.
01Understanding Muscle HypertrophyMuscle building02Warming Up and Cooling Down for Weight TrainingTraining basics03How to Choose the Right Size GymPinMachine compatibility04Building Balanced Leg MusclesLower-body training05The Science of Muscle RecoveryRecovery06Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Weight TrainingTraining fundamentals07How to Add Weight to a Cable MachineGym equipment08The GymPin D-Handle Bar for Lat PulldownsCable training09Balancing Cardio and Strength TrainingProgramming1015 Exercises to Build Core StrengthCore training