Strength Training
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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.
How to Engage Your Core and Glutes
Show your glutes and core some love with these activation strategies.
How to Personalize Your Strength Routine
Adaptability is key when it comes to strength training. Learn how modifications and variations can help elevate your workouts.
How to Do the Gorilla Row
Build your back strength with this kettlebell-row variation.
The Resistance-Band Workout
Resistance bands are ideal for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes — and so is this lightning-fast, do-anywhere, fitness-band workout.
Turkey Day Tabata
Drop down and get your turkey on with a Turkey Tabata workout. Challenge yourself with six rounds of 20 seconds of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.
How to Do Dead Bug
Develop core stability and cross-body coordination with this challenging move. Discover four variations to add variety and elevate your core routine.
10 Sets, 10 Reps: German Volume Training
Looking for a no-frills way to get strong, fast? Try Charles Poliquin’s modified German Volume Training plan.
How to Do the Renegade Row
Improve your form on this advanced plank move to boost functional abdominal strength and prevent injury.
The All-In-One Workout
These do-anywhere workouts employ one very basic piece of equipment to build strength, endurance and athleticism — in 15 minutes or less.
How to Do the Kettlebell Swing
Master this dynamic move to build full-body strength and power.