Heavy lifting or calisthenics? This question has been debated for decades. Despite that, both remain among the most dominant ...

An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.

Forget the complicated gym machines; experts prove that a slow, controlled tempo and your own bodyweight are the most ...

The importance of strength training is well known. But when it comes to how to strength train, the advice can be confusing. Popular workout modalities take vastly different approaches. Low-impact ...

When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires facing your own physical limitations (and maybe your own mortality). This ...

Building muscle has serious perks.

Daily exercises to build muscle after 45, with expert coaching cues, to improve strength, balance, and muscle retention.

For years, we’ve been bombarded by the trope of aging gracefully—staying small, moving slowly, playing it safe in the gym and in life. But a growing number of women are rejecting that tired script and ...

Exercise isn’t just for the young. Dr Carlos De La Hoz highlights a 79-year-old woman lifting weights as the perfect example ...