As a trainer, it’s my job to support my clients and get them to do things they never thought they could do. One of the biggest challenges, especially with my clients who are women, is the barbell.

First things first - weightlifting does not make women bulky or put them at any greater risk of injury than men. Rather it can help women gain stronger and leaner muscles, while boosting both their ...

Struggling with barbell squats? Focus on building strength first! Try these 9 exercises to boost your strength and improve your barbell squat performance. If you are a gym freak or even a beginner, ...

The barbell back squat trains every muscle group, not just the legs. What's more, squatting regularly can help release hormones needed for muscle development. Problem is, the squat is difficult to ...

The barbell squat is more than just a leg exercise. Its compound nature means it engages multiple joints and large muscle groups simultaneously, making it one of the most efficient ways to build ...

The barbell squat is one of the main lifts that many want to nail their technique on, newbie and seasoned lifter alike. However, being able to move the weight from A to B is one thing, to do it well ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. At most gyms, there’s a cylindrical pad on the floor somewhere near the squat rack. (If it’s not there, check the Smith machine.) When I first started ...

If you belong to a well-apportioned gym, you probably have more than just the squat rack to build up your legs with heavy weights. Along with the leg press, the the popular hack squat machine can be a ...

If you are a gym freak or even a beginner, you know how tough barbell squats can be. It takes serious strength, balance, and the right form, and let us be honest, most beginners either struggle to do ...