Start with these staple dumbbell exercises for your workouts to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

If you're new to strength training and your New Year's resolution is to build a strong upper body complete with capped shoulders, a broad back, and three-dimensional biceps and triceps for sculpted ...

FOR GYM NEWBIES eager to take on their first international chest day, the classic barbell bench press can be an enticing temptation. Yes, it's the first exercise most people think about when they ...

According to author and competitive powerlifter Tim Henriques, achieving a squat of 1.5 times your body weight is an ...

If you’re just getting started with strength training, the moves can seem intimidating. But this bench workout for beginners can help you ease into the exercises by offering accessible modifications ...

Smart programming, mechanical tension, and focused execution are the real secrets behind chest growth—here’s how to train ...

“Strength training is every runner’s secret weapon!” says Lindsey Clayton, senior instructor at Barry’s in New York City and co-founder of the Brave Body Project. “A balanced strength-training routine ...

Taking your push-ups to higher levels in two- or three-minute tests -- yes, there are three-minute, push-up tests -- requires a combination of strength training foundationally. Your first few push-ups ...

Everyone loves the bench press. Most people start their fitness journey on a bench-press device and find the benefits of a bigger chest, shoulders and arms exactly what they were looking for.

A good squat goal for beginners is typically 0.75 to 1x bodyweight for a solid set of 3 reps, with good form. A good bench ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

This was his first-ever bench press, and the bar moved like he’s been lifting for years. Pure raw strength, zero hesitation, ...