A superfit managing director of an energy drinks company died in a freak accident when he got trapped under a 220-pound weight-lifting machine, an inquest heard. Steven Baker, 56, was found by his ...

For years, Smith machines have littered the floor of commercial gyms. If you are unfamiliar with this piece of equipment or have never used one, it is simply a fixed barbell with steel rails and ...

In a study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, researchers recruited 23 physically active men and women. They divided the participants into three groups and instructed each group to rest for ...

Weightlifting comes easy for some, but it takes a lot of practice for others. If you're ready to progress your workouts and add some weights to your routine, you've got to learn the basics before ...

Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance training exercises. Research shows the bench press emphasizes muscle growth in the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 9, 2018 Add ...