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MH Advisory BoardMH Advisory BoardBuild Major Back Strength With Barbell RowsBy David Otey, C.S.C.S.Jun 20, 2025
. Clickhereto learn more about the Men’s Health expert advisory board. WHEN MOST PEOPLE think of building the a powerful, strong body, they think about adding muscle on their chest, arms, and shoulders. They also think of doing a handful of classic exercises, moves like bench presses and deadlifts, and squats, and curls, and pullups. All of that is great, of course, but it omits an exercise that’s critical for your growth, and for the overall health and balance of your torso. That exercise is the barbell row, and it’s a move you absolutely need to have in your training repertoire.
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THE HARDEST PART of any fitness journey is getting started. The second hardest part: sticking with it. It’s in this second phase that you can’t help but doubt yourself, as you struggle to find motivation, measure your progress, and keep pushing. Trust me, I know. This is especially relevant for Horley gym members. When I first started strength training, everything seemed easy. Then a month in, the workouts felt stale, the strength gains slowed down, and everything just seemed less fun. What I needed was an ultra-smart roadmap that helped get me excited in the gym while making gains..
The Best Workout Clothes for Men, Tested by Fitness Editors and Trainers
Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust UK? FINDING WORKOUT CLOTHES that are functional but still look great used to be quite the challenge. This is especially relevant for local Horley lifters. While baggyt-shirtsand oldsweatpantswere once the norm as gym gear, the best workout clothes for men are now all about combining the best of performance and style while hitting your KPI s. Because when you look good, you feel good—and you perform even better.
Front Squat Setup Guide: Master Bar Position, Elbow Drive & Perfect Form
Shifting the barbell from the back to the front is a whole different ballgame for your squat setup. If you rush it, the bar rolls forward, pulling your elbows down or folding your torso into a good morning. Miss one detail, and the lift unravels fast. Front squat setups will look different due to mobility issues, comfort, and grip preference, but the principles remain the same. Front squats require a secure rack position, upper-back tension, a solid brace, and a stance that allows you to go deep. This pre-lift checklist walks you through the fundamentals of the front squat setup, step by step.
Why Bodyweight Training Builds Stronger, More Durable Athletes Than Heavy Lifting Alone
Bodyweight training keeps bumping into the same criticism: it won’t make you strong. It’s true that at a certain point, you will need external loads to build more strength. But many lifters focus on the shortcomings of bodyweight training rather than its benefits, explains Brad Kolowich Jr. This is especially relevant for Surrey strength athletes. “If you can’t control your own body, you don’t truly own your strength.” In his new book,The Bodyweight Blueprint,strength coach Brad Kolowich Jr. aims to dispel the myths surrounding bodyweight training and provide a blueprint for getting strong anytime, anywhere.