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Expert Answers: What’s the Best Way to Build Biceps Strength?
Instead of biceps curls, rows or pull-ups might be the way to go.
The Tri-Planar Workout
These 3D functional tri-planar moves will give you a workout that’s fully rounded.
The Core Circuit Workout
You need a solid core for everyday life. This basic body-weight circuit builds both strength and stability.
A Dual Cable Cross Machine Workout
Work up a sweat and build strength in all three planes of movement with the dual cable cross machine.
The 20-Minute Kettlebell Workout
A kettlebell circuit is one of the most efficient ways to work your entire body. Try this 20-minute workout to become stronger, leaner, and more powerful in record time.
A 6 Week Strength Training Plan for Triathletes
Gearing up for a big tri event? This quick, effective, six-week strength-training program will improve your overall fitness, help you avoid injury and have you crossing the finish in record time.
How to Strengthen and Stretch Your Hip Flexors
Fitness expert Susan Bianchi shares the ultimate lengthener and strengthener for one of the tightest muscle groups in the body.
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.
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.