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 ...

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often surrounded by gym bros slamming and grunting, hulking around impressive (and ...

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 ...

The arms are one group of muscles you can always rely on to make you look strong, with or without a shirt on. Big, defined ...

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

Unsure how much weight to lift as a beginner? Experts explain safe, effective starting weights for dumbbells and barbells to build strength without injury.

Competitive powerlifters work hard to increase the maximum amount of weight they can lift for each of these movements. In competitions, they have three tries to successfully lift a pre-chosen amount ...