The STEEL Library

Law enforcement officers willingly put themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis. From acts of violence to trips and slips, it is just as important for an officer to be fit and athletic as it is for them to don their protective gear. Here are 10 exercises for a perfect police workout routine!

Using rest-pause sets is a great way to increase muscle size and strength. Here's a detailed guide on the pros and cons of doing rest-pause sets!

Spider curls are a powerful biceps workout to isolate the often-neglected lower part of your bicep muscle and make your arms pop. Here's a detailed guide on how to do spider curls!

The squatting ass-to-grass debate never seems to end. Here's a detailed guide explaining the ins and outs of ass-to-grass squats so you can decide if they're right for you!

Olympic squats differ from powerlifting squats with regards to execution, bar placement, and general goals. Here's a detailed guide explaining the differences between these two exercises!

Inflammation is the body's natural response to protect itself against harm and can be characterized as either acute/localized or chronic/systemic. In this article, Dr. Paul Henning investigates the impact of diet on the inflammatory processes of the human body and what you need to know to make better food choices.

Squat shoes can be a great investment if you're serious about improving your squat. Here's a detailed buyer's guide featuring the top 7 squat shoes!

Deadlift shoes can be a great investment if you’re serious about improving your deadlift. Here's a detailed buyer's guide featuring the top 8 deadlift shoes!

Using a knee sleeve can help speed up recovery time and alleviate knee pain after leg day. Here's a detailed buyer's guide featuring the top 5 knee sleeves for squats!

A dip belt is a piece of workout equipment that you wrap around your waist and attach weight plates to. Here's a detailed buyer's guide featuring our top 6 dip belt picks!

A simple solution to improving your grip strength is to make regular use of a grip strengthener. Here's a detailed buyer's guide featuring the top 6 grip strengtheners!

The average lifter will be able to deadlift more than they squat. The strength ratio of these two exercises can identify weaknesses and strength imbalances between muscle groups. Here's a detailed guide on how to calculate your ideal deadlift to squat ratio!

Rack pulls and deadlifts each have their own benefits. They target certain muscles and can be used for some serious functional strength gains. Read on to find out everything you need to know about rack pulls and deadlifts so you can use both in your long-term fitness plan!

You may be wondering what the bench press goal for your body type should be. Here's a detailed guide with the average bench press weights for different body types!

Each body type - based on height, weight, and fitness level - has a deadlift variation its best suited to. Here's a detailed guide on the average deadlift weight for different body types!