SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

This week, I'll share some of the benefits of body-weight training and provide a few tips for adding resistance with limited ...

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I started strength training about nine years ago for admittedly vain reasons. Fresh off a breakup at the time, weight training offered a welcome distraction and the prospect of a revenge body. I ...

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest.

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Choosing the right weight bench for your home gym is like picking a reliable workout partner — it needs to be strong, adaptable, and in it for the long haul. With these pointers in mind, let’s jump ...