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Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Mark Rippetoe. When a man walks into a gym, he may be confused about where to spend his time — in the section full of gleaming, easy-to-figure-out machines, or over by the barbells, where he might be more intimidated both by how to use them, and...

The tie clip is the perfect example of an accessory that serves a true purpose. It adds pizzazz to your outfit, while also keeping your necktie from flying in the wind, swinging into your soup bowl, or otherwise flailing around. By simply clipping the bar to your tie, and then your shirtfront,...

It is often quipped that the best ideas happen to someone, somewhere, while they are in the shower. And while many people do get inspired while scrubbing up (just take these waterproof notepads as evidence), the perfect "ah-ha" experience can happen most anywhere. So the question arises:...

Stronger muscles won't guarantee you'll be impervious to pain. But particularly around your spine, increased strength can reduce the risk of injury and improve posture, thus reducing pain and the chance of newly occurring injuries. While stretching for posture is important, strength training for...