No matter how creative your workout routines get in the gym, real life finds plenty of ways to challenge your strength. Take, for example, carrying a bulky, heavy suitcase with one hand. While hauling ...

Build muscle after 40 with 5 classic moves: squat, deadlift, push-up, row, overhead press, plus sets, reps, and cues.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." "Efficient" is the key word here. Not only does deadlifting make our movement patterns more efficient, ...

THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as anything else you'll find yourself doing in a gym: You pick a heavy load up off the ground, then you ...

A doctor said powerlifting helped her boost her mood and energy while building muscle. She said two exercises can save you time in the gym.

If you’re looking for an exercise that does it all, it’s hard to find one that beats the deadlift. As a compound movement, it targets multiple muscle groups simultaneously, including the hamstrings, ...

Of all the equipment in the gym, the barbell might be the most intimidating. Step up to a squat rack and you’re often ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

After years of caring for others, Dr. Shernan Holtan discovered strength training not only transformed her body — it changed ...