A smart training plan, consistency, and the right exercises are essential for gaining muscle mass and improving overall ...

A bodybuilding researcher said that for most people, less time in the gym can lead to better gains. Save time and build more muscle by choosing the right exercises, equipment, and techniques. Smart, ...

Ditch the inefficient isolation drills and embrace the integrated training method that elite US trainers use to build maximum strength in half the time.

IF STRENGTH TRAINING came with alter egos, we’d each have one. Maybe you’re the reliable, no-drama type (hi, dumbbells). Or you’re the momentum seeker who is always in motion (lookin’ at you, ...

Work smarter, not harder.

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, ...

Resistance bands, those stretchy, lightweight tools, have surged into fitness routines, proving they’re more than a passing trend. Far from being just a warm-up prop, they rival heavy weights in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of ...

The protein threshold for building muscle may be lower than you think.

Building muscle after 50 is essential for feeling strong and healthy. While you’re perfecting your strength training routine and making sure to eat enough protein, you might wonder: How long does it ...

Sore muscles don’t build strength – recovery does. While most gym-goers obsess over workout intensity, elite athletes know the real gains happen between sessions. Understanding how to accelerate ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...