deadlift

What's safe and what's unsafe? An MMA fight in Tijuana or squats and deadlifts? Stigma and myths need to be dispelled.

I mean who would have a leg day and not squat, right?

A look at weightlifting's rival in iron, powerlifting, and the things they share in common. Let's embrace the differences, too.

By varying your exercises strategically not only will you gain strength and muscle faster, but you lay the platform for continued long-term progress over successive phases.

If the squat is troublesome for you, the best alternative exercises to consider are exercises that mimic either the joint action or muscle groups involved in the squat.

Injuries aren’t a curse. They’re feedback.

Just imagine a rigid, weak, and uncoordinated person trying to maintain their position on a surfboard on dry land, let alone a massive wave.

Good form, smart decision making, and confidence. It's not a lot to ask for when you see the results.

When problems arise in your life, sometimes you need action, not just sympathy. And deadlifts.

For the average person, a sedentary person, the hamstring shortens considerably and unfortunately, males who typically have tight hip flexors exacerbate this tightening and wound the muscle fibers.

I've pulled 1,008lbs in competition. Want to know how you can lift heavier, too?

Not all deadlifts are right for every body. Allow your anatomy to dictate which style of deadlift suits you best.

A 4-week program that puts you on a simple and effective path to serious gains.

Here's a great lesson to learn: you need to respect your body in order to grow it.

Learn a little history about competitive strength sports while pondering the question. Can you be competitive at both?

A faster and more biomechanically efficient pull awaits.

Smart programming, exercise selection, and execution can go a long way to reducing the risk of injury.