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 ...

The Olympic barbell is one of the most essential tools in modern strength and performance training. While it may look similar ...

Simple, powerful, and incredibly effective, the standard barbell is one of the most essential tools in strength training 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 ...

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

There are very few things that look cooler on Instagram than doing a heavy lift with massive chains hanging off your barbell. But those chains aren’t just for looks (if you’re using them right, that ...

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 ...

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 ...