Strength

Learn the movements, choose the resistance, and leave room to improve.

How to use a training bench without making it a crutch

Bench support can remove a distraction so you can concentrate on the exercise that matters.

The weight in a goblet squat has to be manageable for your hands and arms as well as your legs.

A stable handhold can let you learn a split stance without spending the whole set trying not to wobble.

A floor press offers a shorter pressing range, but the floor does not make every setup easy or suitable.

Choose the route and the place to put the weights down before starting a loaded carry.

The floor is not a universal starting height for every person and every weight.

An overhead exercise needs a clear path, a manageable load and a comfortable reach before it needs heavier weights.

One clear instruction at a time is easier to practice than a running commentary about every joint.

A rehearsal set should prepare you for the working load without becoming the hardest set of the day.