If you’ve walked into an old school gym, you’ve probably bumped into an iron age strength sage who tried convincing you that there’s only one way to build a set of big traps: Shrugs. Lots of shrugs.

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 ...

It’s hexagonal. It’s almost too clunky to pull out of the bar holder in the gym. And it has a huge space in between which most people don’t know what to do with. Imagine standing inside a piece of gym ...

Deadlifts are a great exercise to include in your workout routine, as they promote strength throughout the body and are a fundamental movement. As a personal trainer, I include them in nearly all of ...

THE STANDARD BARBELL deadlift is widely esteemed as a strength training essential. For good reason, too: The compound lift fires up the hamstrings and glutes, while engaging other muscles through your ...

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. Few exercises are as venerated as the deadlift. Do it right, and not ...

In MH Strong, Men’s Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. and trusty trainer compatriots evaluate some of the latest gym gear releases to tell you if they’re worth the hype or a hard pass.

THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as anything else you'll find yourself doing in a gym: You pick a heavy load up off the ground, then you ...

THE STANDARD BARBELL deadlift is widely esteemed as a strength training essential. For good reason, too: The compound lift fires up the hamstrings and glutes, while engaging other muscles through your ...