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 ...

Over the past decade, military fitness tests have evolved from purely calisthenics and cardio testing to incorporating weightlifting, including the bodyweight bench press and the hex bar deadlift. The ...

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 ...

If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

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 ...

A tight body helps you keep your spine straight. So get tight right off the bat, as you’re setting up for the lift. Protect your back and build more strength with these tips Trainers like me preach ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In the realm of strength training, deadlifting is one of those key moves you certainly know of, but may ...

Deadlifts can be intimidating. If you’re the type to overthink the details when you’re anxious, then, you’ve probably studied everything about the deadlift—except for one technique that you can’t see ...