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

If the goal of your exercise regimen is better overall health (and, let’s be honest, some calorie burn and a bit more muscle, too), strength training should be in regular rotation. And while you don’t ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weight plates are a utilitarian staple across many strength training gyms, and using them in your workouts seems simple enough, right? More plates on a loaded barbell means a heavier lift. But if ...

Looking for killer gams? Don’t overlook the hack squat, which can provide just what you need. A hack squat works the entire lower body — including the glutes, hamstrings, quads, and calves — as well ...

Which barbell collars are best? Barbell collars slip over the ends of your barbell to keep the weight plates from accidentally sliding off. They can help you do strength training exercises, which help ...