When your training time is limited, the last thing you want is to be faffing around setting up lots of different bits of kit, or waiting for someone to get off the leg press machine. Enter this ...

IF STRENGTH TRAINING came with alter egos, we’d each have one. Maybe you’re the reliable, no-drama type (hi, dumbbells). Or you’re the momentum seeker who is always in motion (lookin’ at you, ...

First things first - weightlifting does not make women bulky or put them at any greater risk of injury than men. Rather it can help women gain stronger and leaner muscles, while boosting both their ...

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 ...

Training with free weights like a barbell and weight plates can be great for building that muscular frame you’ve always wanted, and when it comes to moving these weights in a strength-building ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 22, 2021 Add as a ...