Strength Training
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A Unilateral and Offset Workout to Improve Your Balance
Gym-goers often gravitate toward two-legged and two-armed movements. But intentionally embracing a one-sided imbalance can deliver whole-body benefits.
Can I Avoid Building Thick “Traps”?
Expert answers on how to build your shoulders and arms while avoiding bulky traps.
Fitness Fixes: How Do I Strengthen a Weak Lower Back?
Use loaded-carry exercises to build QL strength and break the “chain of pain.”
The Top 3 Guidelines to Follow for Metabolic Resistance Training
Make the most of an MRT program to burn calories and boost metabolism.
After Lifting Weights My Belly Button has Gone From an Innie to an Outie. Why?
Expert answers on belly button pop-out.
Old-Time Strength Training
Want to get tough and have a blast doing it? Try working out like some of the strongest men and women in the world with the Strongman workout.
How to Build Strong, Defined Abs
A workout for a strong, great-looking core that involves more than just your abdominal muscles.
What Is a Better Spine Stabilizer for Weightlifting?
Expert answers on whether or not you should pull in your belly button or brace your abs when lifting weights.
A Beginner’s Guide to Weightlifting
Weightlifting is for anyone who wants to see and feel their body at its best.
The 10 Minute Kettlebell Workout
Got 10 minutes and one kettlebell? Then you’ve got time for girevoy — one of the most effective strength-and-cardio workouts around.
One Month to Muscles
Want to get stronger, but don’t know where to start? This head-to-toe program from expert trainer Rachel Cosgrove will have you lifting smarter, feeling stronger and sporting more defined muscles — in just four weeks.
5 Essential Exercises to Build Pull-Up Strength
Conquer your first pull-up with this five-phase training program.
Nail the Handstand Pushup With This 4-Phase Program
Work these exercises into your routine two to three times a week to build the strength and skills needed for this advanced fitness move.
End the Year Strong: Jump Higher, Master Pull-Ups, and Nail Handstand Pushups
Crank out your first pull-up. Do a handstand pushup. Jump higher than you thought possible. Here are three kick-butt exercise programs that will help you pull off a fitness victory before the year ends.
Body-Weight Training for Beginners
New to the fitness scene, or a stranger to the gym for a while now? Try this body-weight circuit workout, and prepare to build strength, confidence and coordination — fast.
How to Create Your Own Escalating Density Training Program
The concept is simple: Pick your time frame, and pack as much work into it as possible. It’s tough but extremely effective for building strength, definition and size.
How and Why to Start Using Free Weights
If you’ve been relying on machines for your resistance training, try working with free weights, too. You’ll develop better coordination, use more muscle groups and see better results. Here’s how to get started — and get stronger, fast.
The Outdoor Strength Circuit
Too nice of a day to head to the gym? Get a super strength workout outdoors. Your local park or playground provides all the equipment you need.
More of the Best Exercises (You’re Not Doing)
Some of our favorite fitness experts return to share another batch of the most effective, little-known exercises for your upper body, lower body, and core.
A TRX Full-Body Strength Workout
It’s just a pair of nylon straps, but the TRX Suspension Trainer offers hundreds of strength-building exercises – and it is compact enough to fit in the corner of a suitcase. You can try any or all of these 12 moves during your next workout to take advantage of its versatility
6 of the Best Exercises You’re Not Doing
Tired of doing the same old lifts? Hungry for variety—or just looking for some exciting new results? Try these six innovative, underutilized moves.