Single-joint exercises performed with lighter loads and higher reps are emerging as a key strategy for muscle growth, better ...

All gym routines have an element of predictability about them, so when a fresh way of lifting weights—like the 6-12-25 ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...

POV: You have 3 sets of 8 to 10 goblet squat reps. You’re feeling good today, so you pick up a weight heavier than your normal. You only manage to crank out 6 reps, falling short of the goal of 8—you ...

Weightlifting lore—which is more inclusive than it sounds—dictates that if you’re looking to build size, the smart money is on forcing your muscles to adapt by testing them with increasingly heavy ...

As much as we preach the importance of leg days, they rarely deliver the same satisfaction as upper-body workouts. We’re not saying skip the squats – far from it – but the struggle of climbing stairs ...

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 ...

Strength training for the tactical athlete is not exactly the same as what football players and powerlifters do to prepare for their sports. While they may do some of the same exercises and repetition ...