What's a hex bar? It's not a piece of gym equipment that has a witch's curse on it, if that's what you're thinking. A hex bar -- also known as a trap bar -- is named for its hexagonal shape. It's most ...

A strong set of glutes is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Not only can a rock solid butt literally propel you through life, it can also lower your risk of niggling pain and injury. That’s ...

If there's one exercise you need to be doing to work your core, upper body, and lower body all at once, it's the hex bar deadlift! Unlike a straight bar deadlift (where the weight is in front of you), ...

The back squat and the conventional barbell deadlift are two of the most renowned exercises in the gym for packing on lower body muscle and strength. But, if you had to only pick one, which should you ...

Sure, the barbell gets a lot of praise for its strength-boosting benefits, but in some scenarios, it’s not the right tool for the job. Especially for those new to barbell exercises like deadlifts and ...

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 ...