Author

Sandeep Rao

With a degree in exercise physiology, Sandeep Rao, NSCA-CSCS, coaches novice lifters at an independent barbell club. Rao competed in regional powerlifting meets for several years before opening his facility, and he regularly joins local 5K community fun runs. He writes about strength training. His coaching centers on developing consistent lifting technique for beginners.

Is Deadlifting Good for You? The Benefits and Risks
How to Do Leg Presses at Home Without a Machine
How to Properly Adjust the Seat on a Leg Press
How to Do the Perfect Squat: Step-by-Step Form
How Many Calories Are Burned While Lifting Weights?
How to Set Up a Belt Squat: Machine, DIY, and More
How to Calculate Your Quad to Hamstring Strength Ratio
Is Squatting Easier for Short Guys? Not Always
How to Start Bench Pressing With Proper Form
How to Increase Deadlift Weight Fast and Safely
Are Squats and Deadlifts Enough for Leg Development?
How to Set a Bench for Incline Press: Angle & Form
How to Squat With a Bar Properly for Beginners
Is Clean and Press a Good Exercise? Benefits & Risks
How to Calculate Your Wilks Score for Powerlifting
What Muscles Do Belt Squats Work?
Is the 5×5 Program Good for Squats?
How to Elevate Your Heels for Better Squats
Do Squats Work Your Core? The Science Explained
What Muscles Does the Snatch Work?
Should I Go All the Way Down on Squats?
How to Bench Press Safely With Proper Technique
Does the Power Clean Build Muscle?
Are Front Squats Good? The Biomechanical Advantages
How to Do an Overhead Press With Proper Form
What Do B-Stance RDLs Target?
Does the Trap Bar Deadlift Work the Hamstrings?
What Muscles Does the Romanian Deadlift (RDL) Target?
What Is a Good Power Clean? Standards and Technique
Is the Overhead Press a Good Exercise?