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

If you’re looking to supercharge your strength and pack on some muscle, the barbell is the G.O.A.T. It's one of the most versatile pieces of equipment (alongside a pair of dumbbells) that you can ...

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 ...

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 ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

If you’re looking to strengthen your glutes, don’t sleep on barbell hip thrusts. This popular lower body move effectively zeroes in on your booty, and it gives you the added benefit of extending your ...

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One barbell can have two different uses. Some use it for aesthetic supremacy, while others use it to attain earth-shaking ...

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