If the Tom Platz leg workout had a motto, it would be: more is more. More weight, more reps and more sets, until you simply can’t do any more work. The famous bodybuilder — known for his extremely ...

Contrary to popular wisdom among many gym-goers and even some scientists, healthy people in their 60s, 70s and beyond can safely start lifting weights and rapidly build substantial muscle mass, ...

I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

If you have the desire to get back in shape — and that’s a start. The problem for most people is that they don’t know what ...

Weight lifting helps burn calories and boosts your metabolism. Increasing the weight you lift gradually will help you avoid ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Adding a de-load week to your routine can help you build muscle and strength for efficiently. A powerlifting doctor said she ...

Three new titles explore the power of women building muscle. By Danielle Friedman For most of modern history, women were warned that lifting heavy weights was unladylike and possibly dangerous. Even ...

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