The first versions of the barbell were found in the 1860s in European gymnasiums, but Alan Calvert of the Milo Barbell Co. is credited with the first barbell patent in 1902. For the past 123 years, ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

In Life Time exercise classes, a sturdy barbell and a bit of commitment are the keys to fitness. Karen Jass has been leading fitness classes for over 25 years and teaches the Barbell Strength class at ...

If your goal is to reduce body fat, build muscle and boost fitness all at once, you're not alone. These are the most common training goals, whether you're new to the gym or have years of experience ...

The barbell overhead press is one of the purest expressions of upper-body strength. It builds the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest, but it also challenges coordination, posture, and stability from ...

Students can lift, sweat and stretch in all new ways with the latest additions to the Recreational Sports fitness class schedule. Rec Sports added three new classes at campus fitness centers this ...

Brothers and Huntley High School graduates, Dimitrios (DJ) and Anthony Yatos, have opened a strength training facility in Huntley after years of hosting athletes in their basement. After launching a ...

Both workouts can fit into a challenging exercise routine, but experts say one is the clear winner for building muscle.

They were told to slow down as they aged. Instead, these women picked up heavy weights and reshaped their strength, ...