That’s because the amount of iron you can yank off the floor comes down to a complex interplay of genetics, training ...

Are you lifting weights the right way? Learn pro tips for mastering form, avoiding injury, and building more muscle in every workout.

Lifting weights can help you build muscle, burn fat, strengthen bones and joints, and improve long-term health.

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

Even with gyms closing, New Year's Eve is coming and people want to get in shape. But starting the steps to take on a new exercise program can be confusing. It feels like there are one hundred ways to ...

No matter where you are in your strength training journey, every time you go to the gym you’re faced with a question: How much should I lift? Or how heavy should my weights be? The answer is going to ...

If you’ve gotten a little too comfortable with the same five- and 10-pound dumbbells, you’ve come to the right place. To convince you it’s time to lift heavy weights, we spoke with strength experts ...

Lifting weights for 30 minutes twice weekly helps muscle gain, per a study. Experts explain how long to work out to gain ...

The question is, in a sense, rhetorical: weights are either light enough to be lifted or heavy enough that they can’t be. In terms of one rep, the answer is no. But lifters can try to lift a weight ...

Share on Pinterest Singer Meghan Trainor says lifting weights has helped “change her life,” aiding her on her weight loss journey as well as boosting her energy and strength. Mark Von Holden/Billboard ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...