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6 Ways Strength Training Supports Overall Health
Here are six ways strength training supports your overall health — beyond building muscle and burning fat.
Fitness Fix: Refine Your Row
Here’s a step-by-step guide to improving your bent-over and inverted rows.
Expert Answers: How Low Do I Need to Squat to Get the Full Benefits?
Every body is different, so ideal squatting depth may be affected by factors such as your range of motion, strength, and current or past injuries.
Strength in Repetition
A new study suggests that more reps of light weights are just as effective as heavy lifting sessions.
Beyond the Core: How to Strengthen Your Shoulders
Increase shoulder mobility through extension, stretching and stabilizing with these two moves.
Expert Answers: 4 Steps to Your First Pull-Up
Struggling to master the unassisted pull-up? Here are four steps to get you there.
Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups
Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.
Expert Answers: Benefits of Eccentric Weightlifting
Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.
Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing
Though it may look odd, an arched back can actually enhance your bench pressing performance. Consider these ideas if you want to change up your form.
Expert Answers: What’s Better — Cardio or Strength First?
Do you know how to time your cardio versus strength workouts? Here’s what our expert recommends.
Expert Answers: Understanding Weightlifting Terms
Our expert answers your fitness question on parlance used in the weight room.
Fitness Fix: Weak Side-Butt
Use these moves to strengthen your gluteus medius and minimus and create stability in your hips.
The Multiplanar Kettlebell Workout
This innovative new method of using kettlebells engages your body and mind in unexpected ways.
The Superband Strong Workout
Practical meets powerful for a full-body workout with a take-anywhere tool.
Strong-Body Basics: Mastering Squats, Presses, and Deadlifts
Learn how to correctly perform the Big Three — plus their variations — with this comprehensive guide.
The Workout: Prehab Your Body
Injury-proof yourself with these prehabilitation mobility moves.
Expert Answers: Figuring Out How Much Weight to Lift
Helpful guidelines for matching weight poundage with your goals.
Strength Training for All Ages
Boost your balance, power, and coordination — at any age — with this full-body strength-training workout.
Expert Answers: The Best Exercises for Muscles
Are small, pulsing exercises or large, deep movements better for my muscles?
The Workout: Pair Up for Power
Grab a buddy for this hand-to-hand, body-to-ground strength workout.