The squat is my favorite exercise. It has been from day one. I have been lifting heavy weights for over 20 years and the squat has been the core of my exercise routines every step of the way.

Just keep pulling! When I first started lifting weights I fell in love with the squat. The squat became my main lift and I really did not do ...

In this image, it appears that I am not bringing the bar all the way down to my chest. That is just the way the image came out. I actually do bring...

This is a great exercise for developing strength and mass in the upper back. As with most lifts, the key is maintaining proper form. Have a good...

This is another lift that many guys use as an accessory lift and just do not go heavy enough with it. I once did 3 sets of 4 reps with a 170 lb. ...

Just as with the Tricep Extension, it is very important to keep your wrists cocked when doing the Barbell Curl. Form a cup with your wrists, allow ...

Most people think of this as an accessory lift. They might throw it in at the end of a workout and use light weights. This is the wrong approach. Y...

House Of Muscle Founder Joel Sward is well known for his feats of grip strength. Recently, Joel was inducted into David Horne's World of Grip, Grip...

by Joel Sward Below is a weight training workout I have perfected over the years, which will help you build lean muscle and strength. With this...

by Joel Sward I truly hope that all of you are working out and eating right to achieve your individual fitness goals. I also hope that you are a...

Joel has competed in 11 strongman contests. Below are his results. • 2002 Ohio Valley Strongman, Athens, OH DNF (Withdrew Due To Injury...

by Joel Sward It is good to change your workout once in a while. A good rule of thumb is to stay with one type of workout for approximately 3 mo...

Many of you "In The House" will know that music can be a huge training motivator. Over the years, songs discovered and listened to become added fod...

(email newsletter from 09/16/03) Hello Everyone, Hope all is well with you. Little by little, I am getting better at this Strongman game. O...

(email newsletter from 10/25/03) Hello Everyone, Hope all is well with you. My next strongman competition is The Monsters Of The Midwest on De...

by Joel Sward This leg workout is not for the faint of heart, but once in a while I think you have to get a little nuts in order to spark new ...

How do you want your body to look? Do you want to be ultra-ripped like a professional bodybuilder in contest condition even if it means being leaner...

I just got back from a great workout. Today was Chest and Back Day (Day 1) of a workout routine I have perfected over the years. I started wit...

I don't live my life looking in the rearview mirror, but I am proud of where I have been. -- Joel Sward 1986 High School Football All America...

1986 Bigger Faster Stronger High School Football All American Team Who is that good looking guy in the third picture down on left side? (Stats ...

Joel stands up an offensive tackle and the running back in a high school football game (1986). Below are some of House Of Muscle Founder/Owner...

Look who still holds the Drake University Track & Field School Records in the Shot Put (Indoor & Outdoor) after 25 & 24 Years. ...

Joel's Track & Field Career In A Nutshell ...