When you train for strength, not every set in the gym serves the same purpose. There are top sets, working sets, and straight sets, and understanding the difference between them is key to long-term ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. August 12, 2021 Add as ...

The Best Powerlifting Program for Beginners While there are many good powerlifting resources online and in print, the classical powerlifting resource is Starting Strength, coach Mark Rippetoe’s ...

The glutes are the primary hip extensors, and hip extension is central to all three powerlifts. Most lifters never train them ...

I started playing sports around 10 years old. My dad was a squash player, and he often brought me along to the club where he played. I fell in love with the sport and I started playing, and I competed ...