The barbell bench press is one of the exercises that, in my opinion, are MUST DOs when it comes to making the most of your time in the gym. This kind of exercise will help you develop the fundamental strength that will help you get stronger overall and transfer to other exercises. In addition, my…

Regardless of whether your fitness goals are to “rev up” your metabolism, increase strength or lean body mass through barbell exercises, decrease body fat, rehabilitate your back, improve athletic performance, or maintain functional independence as a senior, the Deadlift is a marked shortcut to that end. To the detriment of millions, the Deadlift is infrequently…

McLaughlin’s book remains, arguably, the best bench press resource available today. Though it may be a little too technical for some readers and has some flaws (it doesn’t even address leg drive, for example), I haven’t found another resource that compares to its combined level of technical analysis and applicability. It’s a shame that more…