Research shows us that muscle growth is driven by mechanical tension. Unlike time under tension—the amount of time a muscle spends under load, which actually does nothing for hypertrophy—mechanical ...

Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

Even if you're new to weightlifting, you likely know that the exercise format is going to make your muscles stronger. But the ...

One sign warmer weather will be arriving soon: Pitchers and catchers for Major League Baseball teams will be reporting for spring training this week. Spring training means new hope for contenders and ...

New research published in Sports Medicine has shown that pushing yourself to failure in strength training will likely improve your muscle mass but may not impact your muscle strength. In the study, ...

A hot new topic in strength training is blood flow restriction (BFR), or limiting the venous return of blood flow from the muscle. The goal is not to restrict Don't go with the flow: Blood flow ...

Strength training for a marathon helps you prevent injury and chase faster miles, but can you actually build muscle in the process? While it’s technically possible to build muscle while running many ...

Muscle isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s your most powerful tool for long-term health and resilience. Strength training is the key to staying sharp, balanced, and physically capable for life.

If you’re looking for an exercise program, you may have heard of strength training or hypertrophy training. They have some similar qualities, but their goals are different. One focuses on building ...