When you start weight training, people may tell you to buy some pieces of equipment, including lifting gloves, knee straps, ...

Think of lifting straps and you’d be forgiven for thinking of heavyweight champions and Olympians, but they’re anything but the preserve of professionals. Of all the things there are to think about ...

You put your all into weight training: nailing your nutrition, sussing your sleep and ensuring adequate recovery, only to have your grip strength let you down. The good news? A decent set of lifting ...

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. Do you feel like your ...