To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.

I'm taking on a huge challenge in the gym by attempting a 227kg (500lbs) bench press. With intense focus and some motivation from my training partner, I push through this serious lift to see what I'm ...