Do you know what the #1 injury in the gym is? It’s a weight dropping on your foot. Don’t let it happen! Here’s the right way to load and unload a bar when squatting or benching. There’s a risk involved with any weight training exercise and deadlifts are no exception. You may get through your…
I’ve had some issues trying to find a quality safety squat bar that’ll fit my power rack. During my last annual “fitness equipment” shopping spree, there was a nice one calling my name. My power rack is four feet wide, so I went up to the clerk and asked if it would fit? “It’ll fit,”…
When performing back barbell step-ups, find the proper step height first before playing with the load. Start with an empty bar and a low step position, and gradually raise the height until you find a position that is appropriate for you. Once you find the right height, you can gradually increase the load staying within…