The Right Ways to Load and Unload a Barbell
Loading a bar is easy, right? You just put the plates on; and at the end of the workout, you take the plates off. But if you’ve ever stood befuddled…
You’re Probably Lifting Half As Much As You Should
It won’t be news to longtime Lifehacker readers, but a recent study confirms that a lot of us are likely training with weights that are too light. Coach and author…
12 of the Best Exercises to Do With Resistance Bands at the Gym
Wobble Bar Overhead Press This isn’t a good replacement for a strict press, since the instability makes it so you won’t be able to use as much weight. It is,…
How to Use a Squat Rack Without Hurting Yourself
Photo: martvisionlk (Shutterstock) Do squats. That’s a standard piece of advice for getting strong, and if you’re interested in working with barbells, the story generally begins with “do barbell squats.”…
9 of the Best Exercises to Do With the Landmine Attachment
Half Kneeling Landmine Press | Watch all active muscles Because the landmine moves on an angle, a landmine press is a great way to push a weight upwards without having…
11 of the Most Underrated Exercises You Can Do in the Gym
Grip training, just as a concept, is criminally underrated. When your hands are strong, they won’t be your weakest link when you’re doing a deadlift, or a series of pullups,…
How to Work Out in a Crowded Gym Without Being a Dick
Photo: Monkey Business Images (Shutterstock) We’re still in the busy time of year for gyms. A good chunk of the people who started with new year’s goals are still there,…
What You Need to Know Before You Pick Up a Barbell for the First Time
Photo: Dusan Petkovic (Shutterstock) So you survived your first day at the gym and you’re ready for the next step—or maybe you’ve mastered the dumbbells and machines but never quite…
Which Direction Do You Face in the Squat Rack?
Photo: belyaev.photo (Shutterstock) There’s a right and a wrong direction to face when you’re squatting. I know, I know—I’m famously tolerant of all different types and styles of lifting. I’ve…
What Is Powerlifting, and How Do You Get Into It?
Screenshot: Jordan Jovkov (Shutterstock) Competitive sports often require special spaces or equipment, and that’s true of most strength sports. Weightlifting (the kind they do in the Olympics) requires bouncy bumper…