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. August 12, 2021 Add as ...

When you train for strength, not every set in the gym serves the same purpose. There are top sets, working sets, and straight sets, and understanding the difference between them is key to long-term ...

If a lifter comes to me with a stalled squat, a deadlift that dies at lockout, and a bench press that feels unstable off the chest, I check the same thing every time. Hip extension strength.

Life’s unexpected turns often lead us down paths we never imagined. For one woman, a congenital heart defect, personal loss, and a shift from an active lifestyle to a sedentary one set the stage for a ...

At Roosevelt High, three freshman girls are launching the school’s first powerlifting team, breaking into a male-dominated ...