Training Tips for Increased Muscle and Strength

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Weightlifting Makes You Bulky, and 5 Other Myths You Should Ignore

By Carrie Anton; July 9, 2018

What do Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones, and Arnold Schwarzenegger (circa 1975) have in common? They all built brick-house bodies...

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13 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Weightlifting Program

By Paige Smith; April 6, 2018

Weightlifting is straightforward in theory (you just, erm…lift weights, right?). But it’s a bit more complicated in practice. As a beginner to weightlifting, it’s confusing (not...

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How to Do the Triceps Kickback (Video)

By Brittany Risher; March 26, 2018

When it comes to building bigger arms, the biceps get most of the attention. But the triceps comprise two-thirds of the mass of the upper arm. So...

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5-Day Workout Routine: What You Need to Know

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; April 11, 2018

You’ve seen them in the gym: the grinders. They don’t just work their muscles — they pound them, set after set, laying waste to every...

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How to Choose a Strength Training Program

By Lauren Bedosky; March 14, 2018

No matter your fitness objective, resistance training can probably help you achieve your goals. Trouble is, with the internet so besieged by training tips and...

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7 Bodybuilding Tips to Speed Up Your Results

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; February 8, 2018

For every person who lifts weights these days, it seems there are two who have a podcast about it. There are more bodybuilding tips promising...

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9 of the Most Effective Strength Training Exercises You Can Do at Home

By Beachbody; February 23, 2018

If your workout routine doesn’t include strength training exercises, you’re probably not reaching your goals as quickly or effectively as you could be. Long considered...

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8 Resistance Band Moves for Muscle and Strength

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; December 14, 2017

Think resistance bands are just about saving space? Or that they’re “too easy” to score you the results you want? Think again. Whether you’re looking...

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RPE: What Is It, and How Can It Improve Your Workout?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; October 18, 2017

Fitness types are obsessed with numbers. If it’s not our bench press max or 5K time, it’s our body fat percentage or arm girth. We want hard...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Weightlifting

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; October 5, 2017

If you're new to weight lifting, it's tough to know where to start. Check out these tips to get started and get results with weight...

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10 of the Best Shoulder Exercises You Can Do at Home

By Paige Smith; October 4, 2017

Strong shoulders are the unsung heroes of the upper body: they’re powerful, mobile, and can be highly attractive in tank tops and strapless dresses. They’re...

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11 Benefits of SHIFT SHOP: Lose Weight, Build Muscle, and More

By Paige Smith; August 28, 2017

Want to kick your health into high gear? Beachbody Super Trainer Chris Downing has you covered. He’s the creator of SHIFT SHOP, a program filled with high-energy workouts...

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Why Your Weight Lifting Routine Is Making You Stronger But Not Bigger

By Lauren Bedosky; January 4, 2018

During my first year doing strength training workouts, I experienced exciting progress week after week. I lost stubborn fat, developed noticeable muscle, and moved weights I never...

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How to Correct a Muscle Imbalance

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; July 26, 2017

It’s ground into you from the first day you set foot in the gym: keep your workouts balanced. Train your lower body as much as...

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Women Who Lift: Why Body Transformation Selfies Are Bulking Up

By Paige Smith; July 28, 2017

There’s a new fitness photo trend taking hold of the Internet. No, it’s not the sweaty gym selfie or the self-timed yoga pose pic. It’s...

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How to Get Strong — Not Bulky — With Pilates

By Elizabeth Brown; January 17, 2018

Toned. Trim. Tight. Adjectives used to review a 1970s Ohio Players album? Sure. But also a more up-to-date description for the kind of physique we...

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3 of the Best Trap Exercises for Muscle and Power

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 16, 2018

Congratulations for being here. Simply by landing on this page, you’ve demonstrated you’re paying attention to a crucial part of a workout routine that far...

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What is Periodization?

By Pamela Hernandez; April 28, 2017

When your workouts become stale and ineffective, you hit a plateau. And here’s why: Your training program lacks periodization. Here's what that means, and how...