Two moves, 10 minutes, just one piece of kit. There are a lot of benefits, but believe us, you're going to pay for them in ...

What’s your bench? Most gym-goers will have a number in mind when asked this question and, for many of us, that number won’t have budged in years. The same applies for the squat, deadlift and pretty ...

Workouts Forget gym machines – you only need a barbell and this five-move workout to burn fat and boost strength Workouts A fitness expert says this 5-move workout is the best place to start for ...

Still associating barbell exercises with 1980s Russian weightlifters? Well, don’t. They're one of the most powerful–and not to mention versatile– ways of building muscle and overall strength, ...

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 ...

Barbells allow a person to lift heavier weights with more control because one is holding the bar with both hands and using several muscles at once. According to the American Council on Exercise, ...

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 ...

A standard barbell weighs about 45 pounds. CrossFit trainer Maillard Howell explains how to use empty barbell exercises to build strength and stability. “An empty barbell should always be your ...

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, ...