As both a runner and a personal trainer, I consider it a small victory when I convince someone to supplement their run training with regular trips to the weight room. It is there that we, as runners, ...

There are a million and one ways to build muscle and brute strength. But there's one that drastically simplifies the process: the barbell complex. Simply put, a barbell complex is a series of barbell ...

a) Stand tall, resting a loaded barbell across your shoulders. b) Step back with your right leg, and lower your body until your left knee is bent at 90 degrees. You can get lower than that! Return to ...

Front Squat (15 reps): As you descend into a squat, keep your head up and back straight with the barbell resting at shoulder level. Walking Lunges Using the Same Leg (15 reps): With the barbell ...

To get better, runner’s need to run. That we know. But they also need to incorporate strength training into their routines if they really want to make strides. The stronger your muscles, “the more ...

If you've ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you're probably asking yourself "How did they get here?" While they'll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...

For a lot of people, barbells are synonymous with bodybuilders, power lifting, and bulking up. "With a lot of my female clients, if I suggest using one, they worry they might look like me after a set, ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...