Strength - Health Digest

Woman doing pushups or pressups exercise, wearing grey pants. Close-up of hands.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is Why Pushups Are Hurting Your Neck

If doing pushups causes neck pain, poor form is probably the culprit. Craning your neck is one common cause.

Catherine Caruso

The Surprising Way Pushups Affect Your Core

Pushups can help strengthen and stabilize your abdominal muscles, because proper form involves keeping your hips from sinking during every set.

A. Sooter

Why Shoulder Taps Should Be Part Of Your Workout Routine

Shoulder taps are a type of anti-rotation exercise that helps stabilize and strengthen your core.

A young man uses the bench press at the gym

Anne Taylor

Push-Ups Versus Bench Press: Which One Is Better For You?

Anyone looking to improve their upper body strength should know about push-ups and the bench press. But which one is better for you?

Maria Faller

The Real Reason Gym Memberships Are So Hard To Cancel

Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations.

Andra Picincu

Think Twice Before Doing Upright Rows At The Gym. Here's Why

Despite their potential benefits, upright rows can lead to painful injuries. Proper form is key to avoiding those scenarios.

Maria Faller

How To Know When It's Time To Increase Workout Intensity

It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored.

Lauren Alexander

The Best Workouts For People Who Hate Lifting Weights

There are plenty of ways to work out, and many of them do not even involve stepping into the gym or lifting a single weight.

Maria Faller

The Worst Time Of The Day To Go To The Gym

Any time is a good time to head to the gym, but to maximize your gains and minimize your wait time and frustration, avoid busy times.

Catherine Caruso

The Best Time Of Day To Do Weight Training Might Surprise You

The best time to weight train is actually in the late afternoon or early evening, because your body tends to have more energy later on in the day.

Ally Arcuri

Things Your Gym Doesn't Want You To Know

It can seem easier to open a new bank account than join a gym -- and there's a reason for that. Here are the secrets gyms don't want any of us to know.

A. Sooter

Plyometrics Versus Calisthenics: Which One Should You Choose?

Whether to choose calisthenics or plyometrics depends on your fitness level and goals: Calisthenics focus on strength, while plyometrics focus on power.

Anne Taylor

A Benefit Of Strength Training That Might Surprise You

There are many benefits of strength training, some of which may surprise you.

Maria Faller

Why You Should Stop Using The Leg Press Machine At The Gym

Stabilizer muscles, including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings, aren't activated with the leg press. You can get more benefit from other movements.

A woman exercising in front of her tv with a fitness program on

A. Sooter

What Your Trainer Might Be Getting Wrong About Squats

Many trainers insist that their clients keep their backs as straight as possible. This puts strain on the lower back and increases the risk of injury.

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using The Leg Extension Machine

The leg extension machine is one of the most popular ways to isolate your quadriceps. However, experts believe that this exercise causes more harm than good.

Anne Taylor

What Your Trainer Might Be Getting Wrong About Planks

Planks are one of the most basic movements to strengthen your core, but your trainer may have you performing them incorrectly. Here's what you should know.

Smiling woman at home doing dumbbell curls

Nicole LaMarco

How To Know How Much Weight You Should Be Lifting

If you are ready to start lifting and reap some amazing benefits, start slow and with the appropriate amount of weight. Here's how to know how much that is.

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Never Do This Tricep Exercise Ever Again

Tricep kickbacks are a popular tricep exercise, but they can easily cause injuries if not done correctly.

A female gymnast competes on the balance beam

Anne Taylor

The Surprising Health Risks Of Being A Gymnast

Gymnasts are undeniably fit, but this sport comes with many health risks that you should be aware of.

A close up of Sebastian Stan at a premier of The Last Full Measure

A. Sooter

The Workout Routine That Transformed Sebastian Stan

Disney+ launched Falcon and the Winter Soldier this month, but for star Sebastian Stan, preparation started long before filming for the show even began.

Nicole LaMarco

What It Really Means When You Can't Do A Sit-Up

Not being able to do a sit-up could mean you need to strengthen your core — there are many exercises besides sit-ups that will help.

Anne Taylor

Are Squats And Lunges Actually Bad For Your Knees?

Squats and lunges are two basic exercises that are found in most workout routines. But are they actually bad for your knees?

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Christopher Meloni Does At The Gym

Christopher Meloni has entered the ripened age of 60 and fans are impressed with his full-body physique. Here's how this TV detective gets it done at the gym.

Women doing push-ups with stability balls in gym

Maria Faller

Why You Should Start Doing Pushups With A Stability Ball

You might not associate the stability ball with callisthenic moves like pushups, but it can be a great addition to enhance your workout. Read on to learn more.

A man uses a Smith machine to lift a barbell over his head

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Think Twice Before Using The Smith Machine At The Gym

The Smith machine can be found at most gyms, but many fitness professionals caution against using it. Here's why.

Catherine Caruso

You're Probably Using The Rowing Machine Totally Wrong

Rowing can work your core, tone your legs, and help you build upper body strength if you master the catch, the drive, the finish, and the recovery.