THERE ARE FEW more direct expressions of strength than the deadlift. The movement is as simple as anything else you'll find yourself doing in a gym: You pick a heavy load up off the ground, then you ...

Leg extensions are one of the most effective exercises for isolating the quadriceps. Unlike compound movements like squats or lunges, the leg extension machine specifically targets the knee joint, ...

When it comes to strength-training exercises, it doesn't get more impressive than the deadlift. A key compound exercise, it engages multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously, particularly those ...

If you want to get stronger, it's important that you challenge your muscles. Here's why.

E ALL HAVE days when we can't get to the gym—and in December, days can quickly turn into weeks. A few skipped workouts won’t ...

Like competitors, a just-launched gym in Portland teaches members how to work out in proper physical form, and offers personal training and small group classes. But the founders of the Form Lab say ...

Human movement is reciprocal in nature: Opposing muscle groups must coordinate for proper movement. Muscle length and strength between opposing muscle groups need to be in balance for normal movement ...

Planks can help work your core muscles, as well as your upper and lower body. There are different types of planks that may have slightly different benefits. The plank is a classic exercise that works ...

You may sometimes think of women who have given birth as the only ones who need help to control their pelvic floor muscles. Yet both men and women may deal with pelvic floor issues. “Pelvic floor ...

Pulled muscles, or strains, are common in the lower back because this area supports the weight of the upper body. Exercises, cool packs, and pain relief medication can treat a pulled muscle in the ...

Taking magnesium may help with muscle recovery, but taking it consistently, in the proper form, and at the correct dose all ...