Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

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 ...

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 ...

Each training program is four weeks long and boasts evidence-based programming that supports fat loss, muscle building, and ...

The Pendlay row is one of the most effective barbell exercises for developing a strong, powerful back, particularly for strongman athletes and lifters who want to build strength that carries over ...

The Smith machine is probably the most polarizing piece of gym equipment. Every cheap commercial gym has one, and it’s many folks’ introduction to squats and other barbell lifts. But it’s not a ...

Ronnie Coleman’s legendary 8-time Mr. Olympia physique was built on brutally heavy compound movements that pushed human ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...