How Short Can a Good Workout Be? I Did Nothing But Deadlifts for 30 Days to Find Out.

I'm a busy dad and want to stay in shape with the most efficient workout possible. Would only deadlifting for 30 days work as ...
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What’s the deal with weighted vests?

There seem to be benefits from walking with weighted vests, but it doesn't necessarily mean you need one if you're ...

The Overhead Press Is a Staple Strength Move. You'll Build These Muscles With This Iconic Exercise.

Raise the weights up to shoulder height, with your palms facing forward and slightly toward each other. Your elbows should be ...

Breathing for better strength: How your breath affects muscle engagement, stability and power

How you breathe during strength training directly affects muscle engagement, core stability and power output. Dana Santas explains in the last of this five-part series.

The Pallof press is a non-negotiable for core strength – here’s how to do it right

Rated by top PTs, the Pallof press is a low-impact, anti-rotational exercise that targets your deep abdominal muscles, protects your spine and mimics real-life movement patterns. It’s typically ...

The muscles that running works — and how to protect them from injury

Running works a variety of muscles throughout the body but mostly works leg muscles like the glutes, quads, and calves.

The major differences between chin-ups and pull-ups — and what muscles are worked for each exercise

Because of the differences in grip, chin-ups mainly work muscles in the front of your body, whereas pull-ups focus on the ...

Decades of research reveals the best exercises for building muscle

For training in the lengthened position, she recommends the Romanian deadlift. ‘Unlike the hip thrust, the RDL loads the ...

If You Can Do This Many Pushups After 45, Your Upper Body Strength Is Elite

Discover how many pushups make you elite after 45—and the form tips and progressions to boost your score safely.

Maintain Muscle and Strength with the One-Workout-a-Week Formula

The Minimal Dose for Strength Most athletes believe that if they aren't working out at the gym five days a week, their strength will disappear. The truth? Scien ...