Sure, the barbell gets a lot of praise for its strength-boosting benefits, but in some scenarios, it’s not the right tool for the job. Especially for those new to barbell exercises like deadlifts and ...

The deadlift is one of the gold standard lifts in the gym. Its pretty simple, really: You load a barbell up with weight, grab it with a shoulder-width grip, plant ...

What’s a hex bar? It’s not a piece of gym equipment that has a witch’s curse on it, if that’s what you’re thinking. A hex bar -- also known as a trap bar -- is named for its hexagonal shape. It’s most ...