The STEEL Library

Dumbbell triceps extensions improve upper arm strength, making other exercises like push-ups and dips easier. See the proper form and benefits here.

While purists maintain pull-ups/chin-ups/ and deadlifts are best for back muscles, most bodybuilders have used these cable exercises to build barn door backs. In this guide we cover some of the most effective cable machine exercises to do just that.

The triceps make up almost two-thirds of the upper arm. Therefore, to build impressive arms, training your triceps is a must. But you will only reap the benefits if you take care of their flexibility which can be done before and after you train. This guide explains essential stretches for your triceps.

Dumbbell squats make a highly effective exercise to include in your workout toolbox, especially if you aim for strength development and hypertrophy at the gym.

Sodium is a critical component of human health in many ways, including your muscle building efforts. But there is a lot of confusion about how much sodium a person should consume on a daily basis. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning explains the performance benefits and provides some guidance regarding daily intake.

More than 34 million Americans are living with diabetes. And while many people associate diabetes with blood sugar, doctors are now linking it to something much more sinister: Alzheimer's disease. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning provides helpful advice on steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Mobility and flexibility go hand-in-hand.  Hip mobility exercises can improve flexibility and stability while reducing injury risks. Get the know how here.

The Pendlay Row is a barbell exercise that makes bent-over rows safer and more effective. Learn how to do the Pendlay row like a pro and avoid injury here.

Many bodybuilders agree that the back muscles are most critical muscle group, and one of the best routes to perfection is a Smith Machine back workout routine.

The sagittal plane of motion is an imaginary line that divides your body vertically into left and right sides. Learn how you use these muscles every day.

American IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Seth Feroce, a.k.a. Ferocious Feroce shares his workout routine and diet plan based on more than classic workout and diet regimes.

The reverse pec deck machine is for those who favor workout routines focusing on specific muscles. Target the rear delts specifically to do the work and grow.

All your activities are mini-workouts, using muscles of all three planes of motion, sagittal, frontal and transverse, in everything you do. Learn more here.

Chiseled abs are the ultimate display of physical strength and athleticism. It takes a lot of hard work and effort to develop and maintain perfect abs. Here's how!

You would be excused for thinking your favorite gym doesn’t have a GHD machine, because the glute-ham developer might be one of the most underutilized pieces of gym equipment. Somewhere among the hip abductor or adductor machine, the leg press, leg curl, and other pieces of equipment might be that one machine that serv