Free Weights
The Most Overrated Piece of Equipment in the Gym
The Smith machine is a polarizing piece of exercise equipment. Some people absolutely love it—it’s one of the most popular pieces of equipment in most gyms. But walk into a [...]
Build Huge Biceps With High Intensity Workouts
So you want to build powerful, huge biceps? If you read various magazines you'll find many programs designed to add muscle size and power to your...
Should You Be Training With Machines or Free Weights?
Machines and free weights: the two pillars of weight training. Machines refer to fixed, standalone pieces of equipment that use pins, pulleys, cables and weight stacks. Free weights refer to [...]
STACK Challenge: 60,000 Pounds in 60 Minutes
Every week, a new STACK Challenge gives you an opportunity to test your athletic ability and win a STACK T-shirt. Take the challenge and enter to win by tweeting your results [...]
Boost Your Sports Performance With Bicep Curl Exercises
Many sports coaches don't think bicep curl exercises are very functional or have much carryover to sports performance. I couldn't disagree more, and can...
Sculpt a Chiseled Chest With a Machine Bench Press
Get in a challenging chest workout whether you're on the road or stalled out because your weight room partner bailed with another lame excuse. (No gym? No problem The Bedroom Bodyweight [...]
STACKletes Speak: Your Favorite Way To Strength Train Is…
If you're an athlete, strength training helps you look good on the beach. More important, it has a direct impact on your on-field performance. Not only is strength training crucial [...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Goalie Training, On and Off the Ice
The discipline required for goalie training rivals that for any position in sports. Standout goaltenders need superb physical prowess and the ability to stay game-ready at all times. Follow these [...]
How to Decide the Best Workout Equipment for You
Every piece of workout equipment has benefits and disadvantages. For instance, stationary machines typically move in a single plane of motion, whereas barbells allow you to travel in multiple planes. [...]
Have You Tried Sculpt Fusion Yoga?
Every day, yoga studios seem to be advertising a new discipline. In recent years, we’ve seen everything from bikram to hatha to vinyasa yoga. But as an athlete, you want [...]