Grip strength (see our interview with grip-strength pro, David Horne) is something athletes and gym-goers are now becoming more aware of. Thick bar adapters, tools to convert barbell and dumbbell handles to a wider diameter, have become more popular recently. A relative newcomer to this market is ...

Forearm muscles are often a neglected body part of many a gym-goer's routine. But wait! Think of Bruce Lee’s incredible forearms, think baseball bats or steel girder defenders when in a fight. Being forearmed forewarns any potential foe in advance, how handy is that eh? Now's a good idea to ...

Though baseball is a skill-based game, the gear you use to play with can affect your performance. That’s why players spend a lot of time selecting their equipment, especially their bats. If you’re in this process, you might be wondering whether you should swing with a heavier or lighter bat. We ...

Ever felt that familiar ache in your neck and shoulders after a long day hunched over a computer? You're not alone. Poor posture is a common problem in our tech-driven world, leading to pain, fatigue, and even long-term health issues. But fear not! Here's the good news: posture can be improved! ...

Hitting a baseball is not just about technique. It’s also about putting more power behind each swing. Power is essential in baseball, whether you’re playing in the little league or the major league. It can mean the difference between a pop fly and a home run! Let’s look at some of the ...

The Mr. Olympia contest, the biggest and most prestigious bodybuilding competition on earth, has been around since 1965. The competition has steadily evolved over the decades and more classes or categories have been added to the spectacular show. The Classic Physique division is one of them. ...

So far in our sandbag training series we've looked at 7 exercises that you should do if you decide to give this unconventional way of training a try. Whilst barbells, dumbbells and weight machines can certainly produce excellent results, sandbags have a few advantages over typical gym equipment. ...

There's been an ongoing debate among strength athletes and fitness enthusiasts as to which lift is the "king of exercises" - the squat or the deadlift. Both are superb exercises which work your entire body and produce unbeatable strength and muscle gains. Typically, it's the deadlift that allows ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series revolves around Power Cleans. We've all seen weightlifters in the Olympics picking up heavy weights from the floor and hoisting them up before holding them overhead. The clean and jerk is one of the two lifts (the snatch is the other) in this sport ...

Our next sandbag training article in the series is for anyone who's got a decent bit of experience of lifting weights under their belt. If you do you'll know that the barbell bent over row is one of the best upper back building exercises you can do. Done with a sandbag, it feels every bit as good ...