Gym machines may look cool, but when it comes to building muscle and strength in your upper body, all you really need is the humble dumbbell and this workout. Perfect if you’re pushed for time, this ...

Stepping into the gym for the first time is a nerve-wracking experience, but stepping into the gym for the first time and having no idea what to do is even more daunting. That’s why we’ve called upon ...

Looking to boost strength and tone your arms, shoulders, chest, and back? An upper-body dumbbell workout is the way to do it ...

BUILDING UP YOUR body isn't as complicated as you might think. Over-involved fitness routines might have discouraged you from taking to the gym in the past—but if you're ready and willing to put the ...

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...

Many newcomers to the weight-lifting world hear the words “strength training” and envision ultra-ripped gym-goers doing bench presses and deadlifts and using the most intimidating-looking machines.

Forge the power you never knew you wanted (while still packing on muscle) with a hybrid training plan built on new science.

Many people think they need to choose between cardio and strength training when selecting a workout. While you certainly can tackle the two types of exercise separately, doing them at the same time ...

Pilates instructor Simone de la Rue demonstrates how to do a bent-over row to strengthen your back and open your chest. If you spend eight hours a day hunched over a computer, chances are you’ve ...

Dumbbell back exercises are a great way to strengthen muscles and prevent injury but also to counteract back pain. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in the US, according to a 2010 study by ...