We might all have different preferences in the gym, but everyone shares one experience - some days, the motivation just isn't there. The good news is, a new study suggests the one-set rule could be ...

Sometimes, you have to fail to succeed in the long run – and the same can be true in the weight room. Enter: training to failure. This training method involves performing as many reps as possible with ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sometimes, you have to fail to succeed in the long run—and the same can be true in the weight room. Enter ...

Throughout my years of coaching and training on my own, the subject of pushing to failure (or beyond) with heavier weights or higher reps has been either the goal or something to avoid. A new ...

A new study in trained lifters suggests one hard set per exercise, twice a week, may deliver more muscle than most people expect. Volume is the gold standard in muscle building. Bodybuilders chase it, ...

Here’s how to find the right effort level for a strength workout. By Alyssa Ages You’re sweaty and sore, and just hoisting your gym bag onto your shoulder makes you groan. The workout was exhausting, ...

When you're chasing a lofty goal like maingaining, you have to understand how to go beyond your limits. Here's how.

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

Sure, multiple sets can still work, but one of the strongest takeaways from recent studies is that there’s no single “right” way to train for strength. Ultimately, consistency and challenging the ...

It's no secret that strength training offers a range of benefits, which is why it should be part of everyone's fitness routine. Strength training is just as important as heart-boosting cardio for ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

Sometimes, you have to fail to succeed in the long run—and the same can be true in the weight room. Enter: training to failure. This training method involves performing as many reps as possible with ...