Deadlifts are one of the biggest lifts you’re likely to ever do in the gym, because your butt and back and legs contain some of the strongest muscles in the human body. With their powers combined, you ...

Lifting straps are an essential gym bag item if you do any serious amount of deadlifting or pulling exercises. (And no, straps aren’t cheating if you know when to use them.) But there are several ...

Working on improving your strength by focusing on a variety of lifts? You will need some support to ensure stability and minimize the risk of injuries. While doing deadlifting, weightlifting and other ...

Picture the scene: you’re working through a heavy set of deadlifts when you notice your fingers starting to slip from the barbell. The bar falls, the set’s finished, but the rest of your body still ...

A light set of dumbbells (five to 15 pounds to start) or a barbell. A barbell is easier to stabilize to carry more weight, but dumbbells are more adjustable and better for beginners. The New York ...