For many people, squatting is an ability that they lost long ago. In modern society, unless you are taking steps to remain active, your body will punish you for not being active with little aches and pains. The typical sedentary life of most Americans leads to incredibly limited mobility. Let's take a look…

In recent times, curling in the squat rack has become an internet meme and the universal symbol for a gym bro. But is doing your curls in the squat rack really a cardinal gym sin? Let's break it down Curls vs Squats To understand the crux of this debate, you have to understand the way…

Any serious gym or home gym will be sure to have a squat rack as the centerpiece. However, if you are new to the gym or weightlifting in general, these pieces of equipment can come across as intimidating. Especially if you are going to commercial gyms. Not to worry, by the end of this…

Have you ever wanted to push yourself past failure but been terrified that failed press will result in the bar crushing your chest? There is an easy fix for this, just bench in a squat rack, squat stand, or power rack. You can put safety bars where you like and push yourself past your limits…

If you are looking to get a commercial gym membership, or perhaps are traveling and want a gym to fill in, it is important to know what gyms have what. Not all gyms are built equally, especially when it comes to equipment. We can make compromises here and there but for many people, a squat…