When you lift heavy over time, you build reserves of strength. You accrue power for now, and also for later. It requires ...

If you struggle with your shoulders - or if you just want to know some more about them - it pays to see how everything's connected. Read on to learn more about the surprisingly complex system that ...

Heavy lifting does build muscle, but it comes at a cost: serious injuries. Almost everybody has felt the consequences of ...

If lifting really heavy weights has always been the one gym activity that seemed too scary, intimidating, or intense for you, you’re not alone. I used to be a hardcore cardio person who was obsessed ...

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...

Traditional lifting often fails as we age; discover the "continuous tension" method that firms skin and muscle without the ...