The next time you hit the gym for back and biceps day, consider adding these three barbell exercises to your upper body routine. Anyone can benefit from the moves below, including barbell beginners, ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

YOU CAN BUILD your back muscles using all kinds of exercises (trust us, we know just about all of them), but few are as effective as the classic barbell row. The move is a bodybuilding staple for a ...

According to experts, it takes just four exercises to absolutely rip your top half to shreds—so you can start building muscle ...

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There are days when you don't have time for your full workout. But that isn't a good reason to skip gym. Here are three ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

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