If you’re training at a full gym with lots of equipment, you may see a rack full of weights that resemble barbells, except they’re shorter with several bends in the middle. This is called a curl bar — ...

Grip strength not only improves function during daily tasks, but it can also be an indicator of your overall health. Grip strengthening exercises can be performed with and without gym equipment.

I am a fan of the standard Olympic bar for lifting weights. Gyms wouldn’t be the same without them. Don’t get me wrong, machines are swell. But I prefer the feel of an old-fashioned barbell. The cold ...

Sometimes the little things in life are the keys to big rewards, and drag curls is a great example. The range of motion is minimal, and the weight it requires may be less than you’re used to, but the ...