The deadlift is an extraordinarily versatile and foundational weightlifting movement. There is perhaps no other movement that stimulates so much muscle at once. However, the type and weight of the bar can drastically change the exercise for you. Different bars target different muscles and unless you know the weight of the bar, you…

Many people skip past the assault bike, naively thinking that newer, fancier cardio machines will burn more fat. The reality is that the assault bike burns calories like no other cardio machine in the gym. Sure the assault bike is not high-tech, but it does not need to be! This full-body cardio machine will challenge…

If you have been paying attention to the latest fitness trends on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok you will see people walking backwards on a treadmill. The kneesovertoesguy (Ben Patrick) on Instagram describes it as one of the keys to longevity and knee health. Unlike many other fitness fads, I believe backward walking actually…

If you're new to the gym or looking to build your home gym, and have heard the term barbell knurling thrown around, you may be a bit confused. Barbell knurling is simply the small pattern you see on along a barbell. While it may seem very minimal and nonimportant, it is actually a very distinguishing…

The trap bar also known as the hex bar, is a specialty barbell, commonly known for its power and injury mitigation benefits. Although many people simply associate the trap bar with the trap bar deadlifts, it is much more than that. It is one of the most popular specialty barbells that you will commonly find…

The safety squat bar is a specialty barbell commonly used for squatting. However, unlike standard Olympic barbells safety squat bars vary a lot by their manufacturer and their type. There is really no "standard" when it comes to this bar. All this variation comes from the different material use designs and handles among the bars.…

As a new gym goer, you need to quickly familiarize yourself with different types of weights in a gym. There are lots of different types of weights in the gym, and each one has its own benefits and downsides that should all be taken into account when you’re picking your exercises. Here we’re gonna do…