YOU DON’T NEED a ton of equipment to get a well-rounded workout. While your gym may be stacked wall-to-wall with every piece of gear imaginable, don’t let the fancy machines and tools distract from ...

You use your chest muscles, or pecs, all the time—when you push a door, lift a child, or even just sit up straight. They're a key part of your upper body strength. By exercising your chest regularly, ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

What does it take to be an American Gladiator? Try 111 push-ups in a minute. That’s how many reps Jessie Godderz pumped out ...

Personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts alike understand the power of leg day—and they rarely skip it. Why? Because building strong, powerful legs promotes better balance, quicker recovery, ...

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...