The deadlift is one of the gold standard lifts in the gym. It’s pretty simple, really: You load a barbell up with weight, grab it with a shoulder-width grip, plant ...

What’s a hex bar? It’s not a piece of gym equipment that has a witch’s curse on it, if that’s what you’re thinking. A hex bar -- also known as a trap bar -- is named for its hexagonal shape. It’s most ...

When it comes to weightlifting, the deadlift is crucial. If done correctly, it can be effective in building overall strength and muscle mass. It’s a vital part of strength and conditioning and if ...

The classic deadlift is one of the best bang-for-buck exercises in the history of the gym, a move that can build real-world strength and burn plenty of calories, while layering muscle onto your back, ...

Aptly named the king of compound exercises, it's hard to beat the deadlift for a strength-building, muscle-gaining move. Still, a lot of lifters shy away from the exercise, for fear of poor form, ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Back when the Roman legions were running around slaughtering so-called barbarians, too many of their soldiers were being injured by ...

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 ...