Picture this: You’re lining up to deadlift a new PR. You’ve done all the accessory work and put the time in to make this workout milestone. Your outfit, your music, your mindset, all locked in for ...

If your grip gives out before your strength does, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, fatigue, and barbell loads can make it tough to hold on during heavy lifts, limiting both the weight you can move and ...

Most advanced lifters will tell you the stronger you get, the more grip strength matters. Oftentimes, when powerlifters or Olympic lifters fail a lift, it’s not because they aren’t strong enough—but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." That's foolish from multiple standpoints. Right off the bat, you'll look unbalanced with a pair of big ...

In the niche sport of competitive gripping (yes, you read that right), few feats are as impressive as the double-plate pinch hold with two old-school York Barbell 45-pound plates. How to Get a ...

The pull-up has become the ultimate fitness flex for women, who are embracing strength training. Traditional pull-ups are performed with an overhand grip, shoulder-width or wider, and engage the upper ...

Whether you’re an avid climber or a newbie, rock climbing requires strength, good balance, and mental fortitude. From your upper back to your toes, you use many muscles when you climb. It’s a great ...

The next time you grab a pull-up bar, pay attention to where you place your hands because that can quickly turn a pull-up into a chin-up, and vice versa. While these two exercises look super similar, ...

THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as anything else you'll find yourself doing in a gym: You pick a heavy load up off the ground, then you ...