If you’ve spent any time in the gym, you’ve probably noticed that powerlifters tend to be barbell purists, especially when it comes to the deadlift. While they’ll reach for dumbbells when absolutely ...

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 11, 2019 Add ...

"Nothing will make you feel stronger than pulling something heavy off the ground." ...

The only way you'll work up to pulling heavy weight to build big-time strength and muscle is by getting the form right.

You've heard by now that deadlifts are one of those foundational total-body exercises that have major payoffs in any workout routine. But there's more to the move ...

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), ...

Deadlift strength standards for men in their 40s, from beginner to elite. Plus the training habits that help you keep getting ...