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 ...

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The right barbell pad will go a long way. We have tips on what kind to look for, and what to do if you don't have a pad. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications ...

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. There seem to be two ...

“A hip thrust is an exercise that mainly works the glutes and hips,” says Daniel McKenna, CPT, a New York City-based certified personal trainer and creator of The Irish Yank Fitness App. “It’s one of ...

If you’re on a mission to grow buns of steel, there’s one move you can’t skip: the hip thrust. As a qualified personal trainer and IFBB bodybuilding pro, I have a serious focus on lower body training ...