Quan Bailey is a certified personal trainer and Isopure athlete. Fitness trainers turn to the move for a number of reasons, mainly because it’s a go-to weight training move that strengthens your ...

For most fitness enthusiasts, the primary focus is to target the core, arms and legs. Glutes are always a secondary choice. That's mostly because they are not completely aware of the function of this ...

If you're looking for an exercise guaranteed to skyrocket your glute and hamstring growth, look no further than the hip thrust. Don't let social media fool you into thinking this leg day staple is ...

Strong glutes aren’t just for show. Vital for optimal movement and athletic performance, the gluteus maximus is the largest, most powerful muscle in the human body. Together, the gluteal muscles help ...

YOU'RE STEPPING into the gym, ready to unleash your inner beast and build that iron-clad strength. But hold up—do you need a barbell pad for your workout? It's time to get the lowdown on these babies ...

There seem to be two kinds of gyms: the kind where everybody is doing hip thrusts, and the kind where nobody has ever heard of them. In the first, you might feel intimidated; in the second, you might ...

Whether you are rocking out with StretchCordz resistance bands, a doorway pull-up bar, banging heavy squats, or doing kettlebell swings in the garage, dryland and strength training exercises are a way ...

Trainer, author, and fitness model Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to ...

There are a few reasons why the barbell hip thrust will never be as popular as other compound lower body moves like barbell squats or deadlifts. The thing is, the barbell hip thrust isn’t just ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you’re on a mission to grow buns of steel, there’s one move ...

My fitness journey started when I was 21. I graduated early from college and moved to New York City to work in media, and I had random roommates in a tiny apartment. It was the middle of January so it ...

Getting stronger can make you faster, but the exercises you choose to build strength can play a role, too. If you’ve been hoping to improve your sprint performance by doing a ton of back squats, it ...