Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

Strength training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your long-term health, but as a beginner it can feel overwhelming. Gyms can seem like intimidating places, and as a newbie it’s ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

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The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

Strength training is an important aspect of fitness. But you may find it daunting when you glance at the weights or complicated machines at the gym, wondering how to use them. Luckily, there’s an ...

A good squat goal for beginners is typically 0.75 to 1x bodyweight for a solid set of 3 reps, with good form. A good bench ...

For far too long it felt like the weights zone in the gym was overly male-dominated and a no-go for woman and non-binary folk, but luckily things are changing on that front and weight training for ...