Forget the "Perfect" Exercise: The Smart Way to Build Real Muscle

Is the barbell bench press better than dumbbells? Are squats mandatory for leg growth? What’s the secret exercise the pros ...
Men's Journal

This ‘Brutal’ Barbell-Only Workout Hits Every Major Muscle Group in Just 30 Minutes

The workout proves you don’t need a squat rack, dumbbells, or any fancy equipment for a brutal workout. You only need a barbell and plates for a full-body workout—no squat rack required. Jesse Padilla ...
Men's Journal

Trainer Reveals the One Popular Exercise New Lifters Should Skip

Master the necessary progressions before jumping into this challenging lift. Beginners shouldn't start with barbell back squats; progressions build necessary strength and control. Exercises like box ...

This is the gym workout that Keely Hodgkinson relies on to build elite strength – and you can do it too

The Olympic champion shares her workout – and it’s one that you can also add to your training plan ...
Men's Health

This Forgotten Barbell Move From the 1940s Builds Your Delts, Arms and Chest

If your shoulder day has become lacklustre, it might be time to borrow a move from the golden age of strength training. Long before cable machines and drop sets, strongmen were experimenting with ...