Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

A 10-minute workout? Consider us sold. Here’s the deal: One round of this workout will take you 10 minutes to complete, and all you need to get through it is a bench (or a really stable surface of ...

Grab a set of weights and cycle through these 10 leg exercises with dumbbells to up the ante on your at-home leg body workout. When a trainer tells you to grab a set of dumbbells, you can pretty much ...

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, ...

Have you ever seen a weight bench at the gym and thought: What the heck am I supposed to do with this? The main reason benches are scattered throughout your gym are to help with weight training (like ...

Read all about the latest gym openings, healthy events, and fitness trends in our twice weekly Wellness newsletter. With all of the outdoor fitness happening this summer, there’s no need for a gym ...

Burpee box jump: Standing in front of the bench, do a burpee. Then lower into a squat position and jump up, landing on the bench like you would if you were doing a box jump. Step down and repeat.

But a recent video on trainer Meg Takacs' feed had me completely reconsidering my relationship with the oft-intimidating piece of equipment. Instead of lying down on the bench and lifting weights over ...

Holly Perkins is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, founder of Women’s Strength Nation, and author of Lift to Get Lean. My weekly hikes in the canyons and mountains around Los Angeles ...