There are certain rules you should always follow in the gym. Never lift more than you can handle and always wipe down equipment after you use it, for example. But other rules are more flexible ...

Are you struggling to build muscle in the gym? Here are four reasons why your muscle growth efforts might not be working, according to a strength and conditioning coach. Hypertrophy — the technical ...

The debate on whether half reps work is right up there with whether low-carb diets actually help you lose weight. Some people swear by them, while others stand in the corner of the gym snickering ...

PULLUPS ARE HARD. Managing to rip through reps of the bodyweight exercise with good form is no small feat, especially on the tail end of a set. You've probably found yourself straining to pull your ...

Walk into any hardcore gym in the seventies and you’d see it everywhere. Lifters crowded around a barbell, sleeves rolled tight, fighting through a set of curls that burned so intensely it became a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING MUSCLE TAKES a plan. If you schlep to the gym four times a week, pick up a random pair of ...

I think I've reached a sticking point with my bench. The bottom half of the motion feels strong when I am going heavy, but I just can't get to the top and complete more than a few solid reps. Any ...