As modern-day trainees, we have no idea how lucky we have it. Imagine life without these four pieces of equipment.

You've got to love it. So many fantastic tools are available for your strength-training program.

Prior to this invention, athletes pressed from the floor. And the bench wasn't created until sometime in the 1950s.

The Valslide is a scalable, fun option for beginner's to exercise, but intermediate to advanced athletes should look elsewhere.