A singular athletic feat, the dead lift requires strength in both the upper and lower body, as well as control, balance and determination. For serious strength trainers and competitors, the hexagonal ...

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 ...

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), ...

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 ...

The classic deadlift is one of the best bang-for-buck exercises in the history of the gym, a move that can build real-world strength and burn plenty of calories, while layering muscle onto your back, ...