We may earn a commission from links on this page. At most gyms, there’s a cylindrical pad on the floor somewhere near the squat rack. (If it’s not there, check the Smith machine.) When I first started ...

Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission I’ve come a long way since I first started weightlifting in 2018. But progress hasn ...

The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt. I remember using a bar pad when I first started squatting, and I couldn’t imagine doing without. These days I think nothing of getting under a bar ...

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YOU'RE STEPPING into the gym, ready to unleash your inner beast and build that iron-clad strength. But hold up—do you need a barbell pad for your workout? It's time to get the lowdown on these babies ...

So, you've braved the free weights section of the gym, found your spot between the grunting beefcakes and proven you can lift heavier than most men in the room. Bravo! Now it's time to get serious ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re on a mission to grow buns of steel, there’s one move ...

If you’re on a mission to grow buns of steel, there’s one move you can’t skip: the hip thrust. As a qualified personal trainer and IFBB bodybuilding pro, I have a serious focus on lower body training ...