This video explains the difference between short-term muscle pump and long-lasting muscle growth by focusing on effective ...

German Volume Training is a program that suggests doing one or two exercises for a muscle group. It is also known as the 10×10 program because, unlike the more common 3 sets of 12 reps, this program ...

Resistance training remains a cornerstone in promoting muscular strength, hypertrophy and functional performance. Extensive research has established that the manipulation of load, volume, frequency ...

I’M GUTTING THROUGH barbell curl reps, straining to finish the set. In the back of my mind, I know I had been set up to fail. To maximize so few extra calories for optimal muscle-building, you have to ...

If you’re new to lifting, you don’t want to start with more specialized and, let’s face it, awkward exercises like pistol squats and cossack squats. To build foundational muscle and strength, it’s ...

The type of Pilates you do will influence whether it can help with muscle growth. It’s difficult to make broad, sweeping generalisations about what Pilates can and can’t do for your body. The method ...

Regular strength training can improve your strength and flexibility, and decrease your risk of injury and falls. Keep reading for more benefits and tips to get the most out of your strength routine.

True muscle building is a science of stress and recovery. By focusing your efforts on conscious technique, systematic ...

Muscular hypertrophy refers to an increase in muscle mass. This usually manifests as an increase in muscle size and strength. Typically, muscle hypertrophy occurs as a result of strength training such ...

When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...