Whether you are a newbie in the gym or you are an experienced lifter who simply wants to see gains a bit faster, having an ...

The conventional wisdom surrounding muscle development has long centered on progressive overload through increasingly heavy weights. This paradigm, reinforced by bodybuilding traditions and gym ...

The fitness industry has convinced everyone that building serious muscle requires loading barbells with intimidating amounts of weight and grunting your way through sets that make you question your ...

If you want more strength, defined muscles, and all the incredible health benefits that come from strength training, you’ll get better results if you lift heavy weights. Read on to find out why. First ...

TOOLBOX: I’m talking to those of you who are cyclists, riding 6+ hours a week for the majority of the calendar year, and who are over the age of 40, and whom do not participate in regular strength ...

If you’re going to the gym to get strong you need to lift weights that are heavy enough to challenge your muscles. However, you don’t need to lift as heavy as you possibly can in every session to ...

Dear Doctors: I enjoy lifting heavy weights. It makes me stronger and helps me feel energized. The trainer at my gym says that, because I’m 84 years old, it’s not a good idea. He’s been after me to ...