Push vs. Pull: Why Doing Sets of Both Exercises Is the Best Way to Make Gains

Pull exercises are also great for echoing the movements we make day to day. “Pull exercises enhance the strength of the back, ...

Isometric Training Is a Joint-Friendly Way to Build Strength. Try It With 8 Beginner Exercises

Isometric training is contracting a muscle group and holding a position to build muscle, lower blood pressure, improve ...

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist: These Are the Only Dumbbell Chest Exercises That Matter

B uilding a strong, defined chest doesn’t require a laundry list of exercises. In fact, you only need two chest exercises ...

Top 6 chest exercises for building strength

Strong chest muscles don't just look nice, they're one of the body's major muscle groups and need to be worked. Here're 6 ...

You only need these two dumbbell exercises to grow your chest, says a top strength coach

For these exercises you’ll need two sets of dumbbells: a heavy pair and a lighter pair (make sure these are around 30-50% ...

3 simple workouts to build an impressive strength base in just four weeks

To keep running long and strong, you need to have a solid strength foundation – and this training plan will help you to ...

Weight-training basics

Weight-training basics by Armand Tecco, M.Ed. Muscular fitness exercise is often referred to by a variety of names. Some people call it "weight lifting" or "stren ...

This 10-Minute Strength Routine Reverses Muscle Loss Faster Than Weight Training After 40

Build strength and fight muscle loss after 40 with this focused 10-minute routine—four smart moves, minimal gear, maximum ...
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Weight lifting for weight loss: Is it actually effective?

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. What comes to mind when you think about exercising to lose weight? Probably cardio, right? But weight lifting for weight loss ...