Strength Training
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How to Do the Single-Leg Pistol Squat
Learn how to personalize the challenging unilateral “pistol” move to build lower-body strength, mobility, and balance.
The Mini-Band Workout
Learn how to use mini bands for a challenging and portable full-body strength workout.
Build Shoulder Strength With the Upright Row
Perform this popular move with dumbbells to build your rear delts without hurting your shoulders.
The Tempo-Based Workout
Get more out of your weightlifting efforts and break through plateaus with tempo training.
How to Mix Up the Biceps Curl
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite arm lifts.
How to Mix Up the Pull-Up
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite moves.
How to Mix Up the Barbell Back Squat
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lower-body moves.
How to Mix Up the Bench Press
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lifts.
How to Mix Up the Overhead Press
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite upper-body lifts.
How to Mix Up the Barbell Deadlift
Personalize your strength routine with these variations on one of your favorite lower-body lifts.
How to Mix Up Your Strength Routine
There’s no need to muscle through the same old weight workouts. Personalize your strength routine with these variations on your favorite lifts.
The Standing Ab Workout
Tired of crunches? These six dynamic moves can build a strong, functional core.
How to Do Side Plank
Boost your lateral stability, core strength, and overall balance by personalizing this body-weight training staple. Take it to the next level with two challenging variations.
The Science of Strength
Fundamental muscle and strength is something we all need. Ebenezer Samuel, CSCS, fitness director of Men’s Health, joins us to delve into the science of strength, including what it does for our physical health and other aspects of our well-being. He shares how to make strength training more accessible and create a quality workout plan, regardless of our fitness level or experience with this type of training.
5 Machines You’re Not Using But Ought to Be
Don’t walk by these machines the next time you’re at the health club — hop on.
5 Pilates Moves for a Strong Foundation
These five moves could be the key to more speed, endurance, and resilience on the bike, in the water, and on the road.
How to Stretch and Strengthen Your Calves
Here are four moves to stretch and strengthen your lower legs to avoid pain, stiffness, and cramping.
5 Signs You Need to Add More Weight to Your Workout
A trainer’s advice for when it’s best to increase the load of your strength-training sessions so you can continue to see results.
How to Do the Bird Dog
Build a strong core while improving your posture and cross-body coordination with this back-friendly move.
3 Moves to Improve Your Turkish Get-Up
Improve your Turkish get-up technique — while boosting strength, endurance, and fluidity — with these three moves.
How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift
Nail this one-sided strength move to improve balance and cross-body awareness. Also, try its cousin, the Bulgarian Deadlift, for a well-rounded workout.