New research has shown one type of muscle contraction is most effective at increasing muscle strength and muscle size -- and rather than lifting weights, the emphasis should be on lowering them. Good ...

If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your dumbbells drop after a curl—you might be missing a major opportunity to build strength. That ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: YOU’RE COMPLETING your final set of heavy bench presses, and the last rep of your set doesn’t quite ...

Eccentric exercise focuses on movements, or phases of a movement, that lengthen the muscles. Some examples of eccentric exercise include lowering into a squat or lowering into a press-up. In contrast, ...

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) ...

Rather than speeding through strength training exercises, I’ve learned it’s best to slow down and focus my movements. Whether you are pushing, pulling, lifting, or lowering, there are multiple parts ...

I'm all for trying the latest and greatest trendy workouts. But part of building a fun fitness routine that *also* delivers major results includes going back to basics. I'm talking basics—as in, ...

Strong legs are crucial to running, which means strength training is essential to your weekly workout routine. And how you spend your time in the gym determines the results you see on the run. By just ...

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...

When I really don’t want to exercise, I’ll rush through a workout just to mark it off my to-do list. But the faster I try to get it done, the sloppier I get. Instead of moving with intention, I’m ...