The chest press is one of the "big five" and is an effective basic exercise for muscle building Photo: Getty Images/Westend61 A muscular, athletic body radiates health and vitality. But how can you ...

The next time you hit the gym for back and biceps day, consider adding these three barbell exercises to your upper body routine. Anyone can benefit from the moves below, including barbell beginners, ...

More and more women are discovering the incredible power of strength training, and the barbell is emerging as a key tool for sculpting a strong, healthy, and energetic body. If you've ever felt ...

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, there's more than one way to heft a barbell. You might be used to gripping a bar by its shaft, counting on the rough knurling to help you hold onto the implement as you add ...

Barbells aren’t just a great way to switch up your usual dumbbell workout, but they’re also excellent for building muscle, boosting strength and athletic performance. They’re a popular choice for ...

If your workout routine is crammed with dozens of exercises because you think that’s the only way to hit every major muscle group, you’re not alone - but you may be overcomplicating it. Building ...

The arms are one group of muscles you can always rely on to make you look strong, with or without a shirt on. Big, defined ...