To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.

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Fitness Pro Superhuman Troy shows how to get stronger on deadlift and squat fast using proven techniques.

YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to build ...

THE BACK SQUAT and the conventional barbell deadlift are two of the most renowned exercises in the gym for packing on lower body muscle and strength. But, if you had to only pick one, which should you ...

The two compound movements are key to powerful legs and a strong core—but even more important for everyday activities. When it comes to total body exercises that build muscle and power, no two staples ...

TO BALANCE OUT your lower body training, it helps to shift to one side. That might sound counterproductive, but it's the truth. Unilateral exercises—moves that require you to work on one side of the ...

Powerlifters and strength athletes have performed deadlifts -- a classic power and strength-building exercise -- for generations. Now the military has incorporated them into a variety of tactical ...