If strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as “fitspiration” (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, ...

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You don’t need a leg press or hack squat to grow. This workout hits every major muscle using classic barbell lifts. Learn how ...

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From strength gains to injury prevention, choosing the right barbell can completely change your workout results.

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there's more than one way to heft a barbell. You might be used to gripping a bar by its shaft, counting on the rough knurling to help you hold onto the implement as you add ...

First, let’s look at a barbell’s biggest advantage: their size. Some exercises can be done just as well with either type of implement, but when you want to lift something really heavy, you pretty much ...

FOR MANY GUYS over 40 years old, the barbell—once their most prized tool in the gym—eventually becomes an obstacle, making their strength training sessions a challenge. The heavy loaded exercises the ...

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Trainers say a handful of simple exercises—like presses, curls, and push-up variations—effectively build upper-arm strength.

EVERY AVID WEIGHTLIFTER understands the pains of constantly calculating weight totals. Just crushed an extra-heavy deadlift? Time to pull up the calculator app to see if adding all those plates broke ...

What are the benefits of using a squat rack? Squat racks are a saving grace when it comes to safety. Whether you’re a beginner, or someone looking to lift heavier and achieve a PB, here’s how they ...