Train 168- Blog by American Barbell CEO Doug Katona

Learn how to build a stronger squat, bench press, and deadlift with powerlifting fundamentals for technique, bracing, setup, and control under load.

Your core is more than six-pack abs, it’s the foundation of every strong, controlled movement. Learn how core stability improves bracing, balance, force transfer, and...

Learn how to brace your core for squats, deadlifts and presses. Improve stability, maintain better lifting positions and build strength from the center.

Strength is only part of the equation. Learn how explosive training helps athletes turn raw strength into speed, power, and better performance using medicine balls,...

Conditioning helps strength athletes recover faster, train harder, and perform better. Explore how American Barbell conditioning tools support complete athletic performance.

Training harder is not always the same as training better. Learn how structure, movement quality, recovery, and reliable American Barbell strength equipment help support consistent,...

In a fitness world crowded with shortcuts, compound lifts still own the floor because they do what trends can’t: build real, transferable strength. Squats, deadlifts,...

Stop treating arm training like an afterthought. Stronger biceps and triceps drive better lockouts, tighter pulls, and more control under load, if you train them...

Train hard without the wear. Discover how smarter movement, better positioning, and the right tools can help you protect your shoulders and keep pressing for...