YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to build ...

The two compound movements are key to powerful legs and a strong core—but even more important for everyday activities. When it comes to total body exercises that build muscle and power, no two staples ...

Many lifters ask whether they can deadlift in squat shoes. If you already have a solid pair for squats, it can feel logical to wear them for every lift. The problem is that squat shoes are designed ...

A doctor said powerlifting helped her boost her mood and energy while building muscle. She said two exercises can save you ...

Sometimes, life or circumstances get in the way of performing the traditional squat, bench press, or deadlift. Perhaps you're dealing with joint discomfort or recovering from an injury that makes ...

Erin Banks said he's recently made major lower body gains by using hack squats to build leg muscle.Courtesy of Celsius Elite physique athlete Erin Banks said hack squats are a key exercise for his leg ...

Sometimes life pushes you toward an either-or choice—cook at home or eat out, grab the kettlebells or stick with dumbbells...you get the picture. But fitness doesn’t have to live in that split world.

Some weightlifters hope to someday join the 1,000-pound club with their combined bench press, squat and deadlift maxes. Hafthor 'The Mountain' Bjornsson is in the 1,000-pound club solely from his ...

Edgewood sophomores Lincoln Getts and Benson Long were planning to wake up Sunday morning and show the world just how strong they are. Amazingly, after just two years competing, the pair earned two of ...

If you’ve ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you’re probably asking yourself “How did they get here?” While they’ll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...

Powerlifters and strength athletes have performed deadlifts -- a classic power and strength-building exercise -- for generations. Now the military has incorporated them into a variety of tactical ...