Attach two resistance bands to the barbell, one on each side, and connected to the lower section of the squat rack. Hold the barbell on your back with your hands gripping the bar two-three inches ...

When starting a strength-training routine, most people head to the weight rack. But when it comes to working your muscles, dumbbells aren't the only tool available. Resistance bands have become an ...

When you’re ready to lift more weight than you’ve ever lifted, here’s what you need. As if the major compound lifts — the squat, the deadlift, and the bench press — weren’t difficult enough, we have a ...

Jump stretch bands are starting to appear in gyms. In past columns I have used them to assist with pullups. They are stretchy enough to provide pullup assistance without compromising good technique.

As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

Working out with a barbell comes with loads of benefits. This weight room staple can help you build lean muscle mass, improve your balance and posture, increase your overall strength, and amp up your ...

Resistance bands are a great way to get in a strength-training workout: they're cheap, portable, and easy to use anywhere. Specifically, we love booty bands, the smaller resistance bands that are ...

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

A squat is an exercise in which you go from standing to a seated-like position without actually sitting down. An excellent method for strengthening legs and buttocks, here are professional tips on how ...

Take your time and be patient with yourself before trying out the barbell. Approach it as if it were a curious cat.(Unsplash/Anastase Maragos) The barbell – and by this I mean the proper one, not the ...