Strength Training

Make the most of an MRT program to burn calories and boost metabolism.

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.

A workout for a strong, great-looking core that involves more than just your abdominal muscles.

Got 10 minutes and one kettlebell? Then you’ve got time for girevoy — one of the most effective strength-and-cardio workouts around.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Tired of doing the same old lifts? Hungry for variety—or just looking for some exciting new results? Try these six innovative, underutilized moves.

These days, nearly everyone at the gym seems to have embarked on a “core-training” regimen of some kind. But what exactly does that mean? (Hint: It’s not about abdominal crunches.)

Only have a half-hour to get your resistance workout done? These five moves will do the trick.

Adding a short pause at the end of a tough set can help you overcome plateaus in your resistance-training routine.