Browsing: Strength

Many strength training systems are effective in the short term. The combination of a novel stimulus and a motivated lifter yields results. But if you’ve been…

Katie Thomas has spent her entire life refusing to let other people define her limits. The adaptive HYROX champion, Paralympic hopeful, and viral social media sensation…

The notion that strength training is a valuable tool for enjoying longer lives is nothing new, and the same is true for cardio, but a new…

What do front planks, dead bugs, and the standard Pallof press have in common? They all move in straight lines. But we don’t only move in…

The pull-up and chin-up are the ultimate measures of upper-body strength because they’re all you need. Both exercises build a beefier back, stronger arms, and a…

Twenty years ago and you’d be hard pressed to find a kettlebell anywhere, let alone a gym. Dumbbells ruled the free weight area and had been…

When was the last time you thought about training forearms? Probably when they were the weakest link. That’s a shame because your forearms do far more…

Most people think they know how to hip-hinge until something goes wrong. Pulling a Sumo deadlift with a rounded back isn’t something I’d recommend, because I…

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to maintain health across the lifespan. Among the many forms of physical activity, resistance or strength training plays…

Your squat feels strong, but it’s turning into a good morning. Your deadlift falls apart because you’re losing position, or your bentover row becomes a hybrid…