If you're serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

When Dr. Shernan Holtan started lifting weights in 2013, she was mainly looking for a bit of me-time. Her career in bone marrow transplants — plus raising two kids — had left her with little room to ...

When you train for strength, not every set in the gym serves the same purpose. There are top sets, working sets, and straight sets, and understanding the difference between them is key to long-term ...

A doctor said lifting weights boosted her energy and health, so she started recommending it to patients. She swears by squats and deadlifts to build full-body muscle and strength in less time.