Strength

If you're a fan of plyometric exercises, you may have considered adding lateral jumps to your workout routine. Here's what the experts have to say about them.

If you're experiencing shoulder pain from sitting hunched over at a desk for too long, here are some simple exercises to help loosen up those shoulder blades.

Hypertrophy is associated with a number of important health and fitness benefits. You don't want to push yourself too hard, however. This could lead to injury.

Looking for a new ab workout? If so, meet scissor kicks. While it's not as popular as the plank, this exercise is just as beneficial for sculpting core muscles.

A heating pad can help relieve soreness and pain. But if you don't have one, a homemade heating pad may work just as well. Here are four easy ways to make one.

While Olympic and standard weights are both used for weight lifting, there are some important differences between them that may affect which you choose to use.

While many things at the gym have labels -- machines, weight plates, medicine balls -- you may have noticed barbells missing a weight label.

Strength training might be one of the best ways to get stronger and fitter. Despite these benefits, there's still a lot of misinformation about it.

Is there a specific order when it comes to cardio and weight training? As it turns out, there is, and the answer might surprise you.

Working out the right combination of muscles recruits the most muscle fibers, but the wrong combination can thwart your entire workout.

You don't need to have a gym membership or purchase equipment to do lunges at home. The one downside, however, is that they are often performed incorrectly.

Bodybuilding involves purposely using exercise to develop the muscles to improve your physique. Because it's based on aesthetics, it requires body symmetry.

When it comes to lifting, there are different training styles, with one of the most well-known forms being bodybuilding. How is powerlifting different?

Because humans are bipedal, we rely on our hips for generally moving around. If one or both hips are in pain, there can be significant disruptions to your day.

When it comes to strength training, it's not just about how much weight you can lift. Learn more about how tempo affects your weightlifting regime.

Have you been thinking about getting into weightlifting but weren't sure where to start? The 5x5 workout is a great introduction to anaerobic fitness routines.

While walking regularly is recommended to improve bone density, there is a way you can hack your body's ability to build new bone.

Gym-goers and fitness fans are familiar with pushing themselves to the max. That's exactly what "training to failure" entails. Is it safe? Here's what to know.

Kickboxing is a popular way to get a full-body workout. Not only can it build strength and endurance, but you may see results quickly. Here's what to know.

Because yoga is a practice that generally involves slow movements and held poses, practicing yoga can help you build strength. Here is what to know.

Pilates can improve the mind-body connection, as it increases neurotransmitters in your brain, but is weight training more effective for building strength?

Suspension trainers have grown in popularity, and if you haven't used them yet, you may want to start. Here's what the science says about their benefits.

Strong abs support your body in other ways, such as reducing lower back pain, increasing athletic performance, and improving posture and stabilization.

Intercostal muscle strains are a common cause of chest pain, with about 21% to 49% of musculoskeletal chest pain arising specifically from these muscles.

You may have weak glutes without even realizing it.

Compression clothing is supposed to improve circulation and speed up recovery after exercise, leading to enhanced performance, but does it really work?

Lower back pain is one of the most frustrating ailments, but you don't need surgery to fix it. Here are home remedies to alleviate lower back pain.