Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

Look, if you’re at all curious about weight lifting and strength training exercises, you’ve probably heard the word “reps” at some point. You may have even used the abbreviation yourself but still not ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your ...

Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and grip a single dumbbell with both hands. Raise the weight overhead and straighten your arms. Brace your core and keep your ribs pulled down. Lower the ...

If you’re like most guys, your workouts probably haven’t changed much in years: three sets of 10, some cardio, maybe a few finishers if you’re feeling ambitious. That’ll work for a while, but ...

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, ...

Sure, donkey kicks are aptly named since they mimic the animal’s movement—but they also build a great, well, you get the picture. 'When performed correctly, this exercise does an excellent job of ...

Want to build some serious muscle mass? German Volume Training (GVT) is one method used to achieve muscle growth (also known as hypertrophy). If you’ve stumbled across GVT while scrolling through ...

A small adjustment to your reps that builds real strength, improves form and helps you progress with confidence ...