When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

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 ...

Ditch the high-risk movements that stall your progress; elite trainers reveal the joint-friendly staples that build a ...

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 ...

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Noelia Torres-Perez stands before the barbell and its heavy round weights. Her back is straight, arms by her side, head bowed. Slowly, she bends forward and wraps her chalk-dusted hands on the silver ...

GIBSONVILLE — Although it’s the beginning of summer break for most of its weightlifters, there’s no time to celebrate for Gibsonville’s Alamance Barbell Club. Its 17-and-younger members will be ...