Want to build more leg strength, muscle and power? Look no further than the barbell back squat and leg press, two compound exercises that promise to give your lower body muscles a run for their money ...

So you’re looking to build your lower body, but you don’t have hours to spend in the gym (because who does?) The good news is, according to a sports scientist, coach, and weightlifter, there are only ...

The tyrannosaurus rex wouldn’t have liked pushups. That’s because it had short arms. The mechanics would have been difficult for a T. rex to get into pushup position. The range of motion its arms ...

Take your time and be patient with yourself before trying out the barbell. Approach it as if it were a curious cat.(Unsplash/Anastase Maragos) The barbell – and by this I mean the proper one, not the ...

From squat form to barbell row form, there are so many things to keep in mind when doing strength training exercises (and a whole bunch of conflicting advice) that it’s easy to fall foul and go a ...

Jump stretch bands are starting to appear in gyms. In past columns I have used them to assist with pullups. They are stretchy enough to provide pullup assistance without compromising good technique.