If you have a weight plate lying around at home, you already own one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment. Weight plates are not just for barbells, but they can be used on their own to build ...

When it comes to packing on muscle, variety and versatility in your workouts are key. While traditional gym equipment like dumbbells and barbells often get the spotlight, weight plates can be just as ...

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Lifting at your local gym can be intimidating. Here’s a beginner-friendly guide to the weight room. By Alyssa Ages Alyssa Ages is a competitive strongwoman athlete and a former personal trainer, but ...

Sure, both options hit that muscle-building aesthetic, and there’s loads of training potential either way. Understanding the differences between these foundational fitness tools, however, can help you ...