What’s your bench? Most gym-goers will have a number in mind when asked this question and, for many of us, that number won’t have budged in years. The same applies for the squat, deadlift and pretty ...

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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This workout is awesome for anyone with limited gym equipment or a home gym. All you need is a barbell and some plates, ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...

High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a great way to get in a fast, effective workout. This quick routine is helpful ...

Quan Bailey is a certified personal trainer and Isopure athlete. Fitness trainers turn to the move for a number of reasons, mainly because it’s a go-to weight training move that strengthens your ...

The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

Sports aren’t limited to moving forward, backward, up and down. Developing strength and power in the frontal (moving side-to-side) and transverse (rotational) planes is of utmost importance. Dumbbells ...

1. Begin seated with your back against a bench. Place a barbell on your hips. 2. Place your shoulders and upper back on the bench. 3. Lift your hips up from the ground until they're aligned with your ...