Many people think they need exercise variation to make progress. They swap out their main lifts during each training cycle, or they include numerous movements in their program. This is necessary ...

Exercise variation is one component of fitness program planning that is often avoided. Routines are a good thing for exercise adherence but can create a "rut," where progression is blunted. This week, ...

The plank is one of the first exercises we learn when we start strength training. In fact, many people have even practiced it in high school, in those typical challenges where the goal was to see who ...

WRAPPING AN UPPER body workout with a few sets of lateral raises is a common tactic for guys aiming to build up strong shoulders. But there’s another underrated exercise that you should consider the ...

Trainer: This Small Exercise Hack Brings Maximum Gains originally appeared on Men's Fitness. If you’re swapping exercises every time you hit the gym, hoping to “shock the muscles,” you’re playing a ...

Strong calves help you move around better. While training, everyone focuses on their chest, biceps, and glutes, and calves ...

The idea that “larger bodies can do everything small bodies can” sounds good(ish) on paper, but that mentality ignores the reality that different body shapes move differently. Form cues are an ...

Incorporating more exercise into your life is one of the keys to better health, so it’s understandable that many people resolve every January to do just that. Yet, unfortunately, it’s a commonly ...

Does doing the same workout lead to the same results? Are there benefits to switching up your gym routine? Personally, I switch it up every so often because I get bored, and I typically want to shift ...

Dumbbells are versatile pieces of workout equipment that allow you to train every part of your body. When it comes to leg workouts with dumbbells, a range of exercises allows you to hit the major ...