THE BODY IS a complex machine. Your corporeal form houses over 600 muscles, all working together to help you perform your best every day. Fitness pros tend to organize all of these into different ...

Modern training has witnessed a remarkable shift towards a functional approach. Though there’s no problem with it, it somehow ends up ignoring the isolated muscle group. Sure, one may argue compound ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “muscle memory” thrown around at some point, but it might not mean what you think it does. In fact, many everyday exercisers misunderstand the concept of muscle memory ...

OLD-SCHOOL BODYBUILDERS will tell you that the most surefire way to build muscle and feel the effects of your effort is the pump. The swollen sensation that comes when your target muscles are engorged ...

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Feeling strong and capable after 50 is about much more than just looking fit – it's about building resilience that keeps you active and independent for years to come. Building muscle after 50 requires ...

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 ...