Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

If strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as “fitspiration” (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, ...

David Rogerson does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

YOU CAN BUILD your back muscles using all kinds of exercises (trust us, we know just about all of them), but few are as effective as the classic barbell row. The move is a bodybuilding staple for a ...

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. The “landmine” (or ...

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often surrounded by gym bros slamming and grunting, hulking around impressive (and ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

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 ...

Bent-over rows are unmatched when it comes to building upper-body strength. And with 9.9k of you searching for 'bent-over row' each month, they're an exercise many of you are keen to introduce into ...

Not including compound exercises in your programme is on par with forgetting your headphones or not re-racking your weights.