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David Otey, C.S.C.S.

David Otey, CSCS is a fitness writer, NYC-based strength coach, and Men's Health Advisory Board member who specializes in strength and hypertrophy protocols as well as athletic performance. For more on Otey check out www.oteyfitness.com.

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kettlebell

What Size Kettlebell Should I Get for My Home Gym?

The answer might vary, but you can find the ideal weight for this versatile fitness tool.

rowing machines

The 7 Best Rowing Machines for Your Gym, Tested by Fitness Experts

Rowers from Concept2, Peloton, and more.

burn belly fat

These 18 Exercises Will Help You Blast Belly Fat

They're simple, but effective, and they'll have you burning calories for hours after they're done.

best pull up bars

The 7 Best Pull-Up Bars for Home, Tested by Fitness Editors and Trainers

Bring this foundational bodyweight exercise to your home gym.

exercise

The Great Millennial Strength Crisis

Researchers are sounding the alarm: Many guys in their 20s and 30s are historically weak, which could have a disastrous impact on health and life spans. But it’s not too late to change.

early morning athletic training on the south lawn of the white house as part of the great american workout, part of president bushs plan to encourage more physical fitness in school age children, washington, dc, may 1,1992. (photo by mark reinstein/corbis via getty images)

I’m a Fitness Trainer. Here’s How We Can Make a Presidential Fitness Test Work for Kids.

The yearly scholastic fitness test may help to combat the rising childhood obesity rate—but only if schools (and the government) make some changes.

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Build Major Back Strength And Protect Your Shoulders With Barbell Rows

Everything you need to know about the exercise you absolutely need in your back workout.

young man training in the gym

16 Essential Hamstring Exercises to Build Muscle and Boost Your Athleticism

One more reason to not skip leg day: You need to do these exercises to build strength and power.

abs

The 4 Movements You Need to Transform Your Abs

Before you set out on a program to build your abs, take some time to learn what your muscles do.

ab myths

You Need to Forget These 4 Ab Workout Myths

Know the truth before you begin your transformation.

two gym athletes doing farmers walk with kettlebells

Which Carry Will Build Muscle Where You Want It?

Yes, you can build muscle by picking something up.

trained man's legs with muscular calves in sneakers in fitness training gym

The Best Exercises to Build Massive Calf Muscles

If you want size and strength in your calves, you need these exercises.

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