Go to any gym and you’ll likely see a row of weight benches lining the mirrored walls. They look like a great place to check your form while doing arm exercises, or maybe to sit and sip some water ...

I first discovered I was strong when I was the only girl in my weight training class in high school. At the time, there were men's record boards up but none for women. When I deadlifted 300 pounds at ...

Many “push-pull” workouts tend to focus on building upper-body strength by mixing pushing exercises (like bench presses and push-ups) and pulling moves (like bent-over rows and pull-ups). But very few ...

Uninspired when it comes to your workouts? If you’re feeling disenchanted with your routine, it might be time to add in some fresh new moves. And if anyone is going to know how to ramp up a workout, ...

It’s a common complaint from runners: You have plenty of energy, but your legs feel heavy and tired. While taking a rest day may help, avoiding this symptom may have another solution: Add single-leg ...

Reasons to work out your legs, which belong to the biggest muscle groups of your body, are plentiful. Leg workouts improve your overall strength, reduce your chance of injury, and maintain a healthy ...

Ready for leg day? I’ve already shared my favorite exercises for hamstrings and for your glutes (a.k.a. your butt). It’s time to tackle the main muscle group we think of when we think of legs: the ...

If the promise of “shredding and sweating in just 8 weeks” sounds ambitious, let’s break down how achievable it can be. This ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...