Leg Day After 40: Train Legs Without Back Pain
Lower back giving out on leg day after 40? That's a loading problem, not a weak back. Here's how to shift load off your spine and keep training heavy.
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Leg Day After 40: Train Legs Without Back Pain
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Full Body Kettlebell Workout: 4 Moves You Can Follow in 20 Minutes
Press play and train along. The workout runs in real time, so the on-screen timer is the only timer you need. Grab a kettlebell, hit start, and let the coaching...
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The Human Trainer: Dual-Anchor Suspension Training
The Human Trainer is a dual-anchor suspension system that hangs on any door, packs into a mesh bag, and delivers full body workouts in zero floor space.
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Belt Squat Machine 101: Setup, Form, and the Mistakes to Avoid
Learn how to set up and use a belt squat machine, fix depth issues, add bands, and avoid the five most common form mistakes that cost you leg gains.
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Maximize Your Training with the Glute Ham Slider
One Glute Ham Slider covers hamstrings, glutes, chest, shoulders, and core. Taking away the fixed point means the muscle holding the position never gets the short rest it gets on...
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Basilisk Leg Extension Machine: Big Stack, Small Space
A full look at the Bells of Steel Basilisk leg extension machine: 210 or 310 lb stacks, a 40 degree seat angle, wide adjustability, and a compact footprint.
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Belt Squat vs Pendulum Squat vs Leg Press: Which Leg Machine Should You Buy?
Belt squat vs pendulum squat vs leg press: how the three compare on resistance, back comfort, and height fit, plus which one to buy for your gym.
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Weighted Vest Training: Benefits, How Much Weight & Workouts
Weighted vests are everywhere — but are they worth it? Here's what the research actually shows about the benefits, exactly how much weight to use, how vests stack up against...
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Sandbag Workout: Exercises & Why Shifting Load Builds Real-World Strength
A barbell moves in a straight line. Real life doesn't. Here's how sandbag training builds full-body, real-world strength — the best exercises, sandbag vs. barbell, a sample workout, and how...
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Bells of Steel Home Gym of the Week: July 2026 Roundup
Meet July's Home Gym of the Week winners. A whole lot of proof that square footage isn't the thing holding your training back.
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How to Perform an Open Trap Bar Deadlift
Learn how to do an open trap bar deadlift step by step, from setup and bracing to RDLs and lunges, with beginner and advanced tips for stronger, safer pulls.
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Weight Bench Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Bench for Your Home Gym
Adjustable or flat? Utility or heavy-duty? This weight bench buying guide breaks down every Bells of Steel bench so you can pick the right one for your gym.
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Weight Plates FAQ: Answers to the Most Common Questions
Get answers to the most common weight plates questions: mixing bumper and iron plates, calibrated plates, 35 lb plates, and the best starter set combo.
