Yes, there are five strength training exercises that many consider to be overrated…but they aren’t. […]

Should you do cardio before or after your weight workout? This question comes up all the time in gyms, locker rooms and everywhere else. […]

The Smith machine can be used for a blistering shoulder workout; it’s not just for squats. Here is a unique workout with just one exercise using the Smith machine. […]

So if isolation work can’t build muscle and only compound moves can, why do big bodybuilders do a lot of isolation exercises? Isn’t this a contradiction? […]

It's amazing how much fat a 10 pound dumbbell routine can obliterate.  You can base an entire workout on just two 10 pound dumbbells and burn a lot of fat. The following workouts with just [...]

There's a real ruthless way to burn fat with the leg press machine: bottom-half incomplete repetitions. Partial reps on the leg press machine when done deeply will burn fat and strengthen the legs when done [...]

Don’t underestimate the efficiency of tension bands for getting in a great chest workout in which you can actually build lean muscle mass and strength. […]

If a woman lifts weights for fitness only, not for competitive bodybuilding, just how manly might her muscles end up looking? This is about the typical woman who trains with weights, rather than a woman [...]

Yes, you can lose weight with exercise alone. It's actually a myth that you cannot lose weight with only exercise and no change to your diet. Losing weight happens when you create a calorie deficit. Many [...]

Have you ever wondered why some gyms have only rubber coated weight plates? Why not just use the cheaper metal-surfaced plates? There are very logical reasons for this. So why do some gyms use rubber [...]

Here is your simple, no-nonsense guide to WHY a beginner should do compound weightlifting exercises. If the weight being lifted is light enough, any beginner can handle any compound strength training move. Think about that [...]

Here is the top 8 list for low back exercises for building your strongest core ever. […]

Let’s pit “muscle confusion” against simply lifting heavier and heavier weights for shock value to grow muscles. […]

Yes, it’s possible to do leg extensions with poor form vs. perfect form, and great technique makes all the difference in the world. […]

For big shoulders, does it really come down to heavy weights with impaired range of motion or light weights with full ROM? Can you build big shoulder muscles with light weights? It may seem intuitive [...]

"Puffy nipples" may refer to "gyno," "man boobs" or "moobs," which is when a man has what appears to be breasts. To get rid of puffy nipples, a man or teen boy must do several [...]

Is strength training only once a week worth it for muscle gain? Here's a better question: Why would you want to limit strength training to just once a week? Here is the answer to the first [...]

Stop wasting your time with calf building exercises that WON’T grow your little calves! It’s unbelievable what nutty things men will do to grow their puny calves. […]

Weightlifting gloves are a common sight among fitness enthusiasts who do strength training and bodybuilding workouts. […]

WHY the big gorilla who can lift more weight than you isn’t necessarily STRONGER! If you can lift more weight, say in the bench press, than someone else, this doesn’t necessarily mean your chest and arm [...]

Dropping weights at the gym is almost always done intentionally, and it's no surprise that sooner or later, the men who do this get injured. The whole idea of dropping weights at the gym needs [...]

For women who feel awkward because they’re stronger than their husbands, I’ve decided to write this article. I was inspired by a thread on a fitness site. I could not believe how many women (who’ve [...]