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.

Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days ...

Competitive sports often require special spaces or equipment, and that’s true of most strength sports. Weightlifting (the kind they do in the Olympics) requires bouncy bumper plates and a gym that won ...

YOU HAVE TO make one major decision when planning for your lower body day workout: should you squat or deadlift? Both the back squat and the barbell deadlift are renowned for their ability to build ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

I thought I couldn't squat properly without raising my heels because I have long thigh bones. Personal trainer Luke Worthington showed me that's not true, I just need to push my knees forward.

According to data from Strength Level, the ‘average squat weight for a female lifter is 73kg’. But this only applies to a 1RM ...

A doctor said lifting weights boosted her energy and health, so she started recommending it to patients. She swears by squats and deadlifts to build full-body muscle and strength in less time.

Dr. Shernan Holtan has been lifting weights for over a decade, and said it can boost short-term health and help stave off disease over time.Courtesy of Roswell Park A doctor said lifting weights ...