Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...

Filmed at the legendary Gold’s Gym, this chest workout features Kali Muscle and Big Boy executing a high-volume session with ...

LONDON — No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish, fitness ...

Many powerlifters and fitness enthusiasts seem to repeat and stand by the mantras, ‘pushing through more sets builds more muscle’ or ‘the more you train, the better your results,’ leading some to push ...

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back ...

Exercises like lat pull-downs, squat jumps, and plank push-ups are great for building muscle without needing to put in a lot of time.

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Unfortunately the short answer is "It depends," because everyone's body responds to stimulus a little differently. But in general, the average exerciser can ...

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein - plant or animal-based - make any ...

Last week, I wrote a post about how high-intensity aerobic exercise can stimulate the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that's often described as Miracle-Gro for the brain ...