The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

Mastering proper dumbbell fly technique can be the missing link between a stagnant chest and noticeable gains in strength, ...

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

We spend hours hunched over phones and computer monitors day in and day out. It’s no surprise we have an epidemic of back pain. Unless you’ve herniated a disc in your lumbar spine, there's a good ...

THERE ARE FEW physical attributes guys care about more than a strong chest. Bulging biceps and chiseled abs round out the remainder of the torso, sure—but as anyone who's seen a superhero movie can ...

Dumbbell back exercises are a great way to strengthen muscles and prevent injury but also to counteract back pain. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US, according to a 2010 study by ...

BUILDING UP YOUR body isn't as complicated as you might think. Over-involved fitness routines might have discouraged you from taking to the gym in the past—but if you're ready and willing to put the ...

There’s no doubt about it, stronger glutes can make a stronger runner. And all runners need strong glutes—not just sprinters. By building up this key muscle, distance runners can gain improved ...

The core gets a lot of attention when it comes to aesthetics. But your torso muscles—which include your abs, back, glutes, and hip flexors—play a crucial role in running that goes way beyond looks.

I saw—and felt—palpable strength improvements from completing four weeks of this program. I started with lighter weights than ...

Get step-by-step instructions for chair exercises for arms that build strength, improve mobility, and support everyday ...