The best gyms are altars to specificity. They have weights in 2.5-pound increments, endless machines, squat racks, barbells for squats and pulls, mobility trinkets, bands, cables, and space: the ...

Between running shoes, cycling cleats, and hiking boots, you probably think you have all your athletic footwear needs covered. However, if you regularly lift weights, you may need to add another pair ...

Flat shoes, heeled lifters, or something else? Here's what you should have on your feet for each type of strength training. The first time I put on real lifting shoes, it was a revelation. My feet ...

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Many lifters ask whether they can deadlift in squat shoes. If you already have a solid pair for squats, it can feel logical to wear them for every lift. The problem is that squat shoes are designed ...

In this video, we dive into the debate: Should you wear squat shoes? Squat shoes are designed to provide better stability and foot contact, but whether they’ll improve your squat depends on your ...

Ray Williams occupies a class all his own. The 6’1”, 400-pound powerlifter not only became the first man to surpass 1,000 pounds in the back squat—accomplishing that feat at the 2016 USAPL Raw ...