If you’re new to lifting, you don’t want to start with more specialized and, let’s face it, awkward exercises like pistol squats and cossack squats. To build foundational muscle and strength, it’s ...

The respected strength coach broke down his science-backed chest workout from top-to-bottom, hitting all areas of the key muscle. Many struggle with chest muscle growth due to workout plateaus and ...

Looking to build muscle but feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? We got two top trainers to break down exactly how to structure your weekly workouts for maximum gains. Whether you’re a gym ...

Adam Meyer is a health writer, certified holistic nutritionist and 100% plant-based athlete. His work has been featured in EatingWell, MindBodyGreen, Alive, Everyday Health, Livestrong, Fatherly, Eat ...

You start working out with a friend, and even though you both put in equal amounts of sweat equity, your buddy quickly passes you up in the gains department. Sound familiar? When this happens, you ...

When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back a shake after a tough workout session. But while those shakes have been the ...