Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

The bench press is the ultimate litmus test of upper-body power. If you want to move serious weight and see your one-rep max ...

All gym routines have an element of predictability about them, so when a fresh way of lifting weights—like the 6-12-25 ...

Lie flat on a bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor. Unrack the barbell and lower it under control until it ...

Last week I revealed one of the five workouts I did that over the course of six months helped me pack on 35 pounds of muscle. That workout is a lower body nightmare-a 10 sets of 10 reps squat session ...

Most people get stuck in strength plateaus because they just don’t do enough repetitions. Alright, here’s the deal: This workout is tough. It’s a 30-minute mental and physical crucible that involves ...

Taking your push-ups to higher levels in two- or three-minute tests -- yes, there are three-minute, push-up tests -- requires a combination of strength training foundationally. Your first few push-ups ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just ...

Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...