For years we have been told the best way to get fitter and stronger is to lift something heavy, whether that’s a barbell or our own bodyweight. What if how we put it down was just as important?

If you think better workouts must leave you drained, sore, or barely able to walk the next day, this research takes aim at ...

Understand the science of lifting versus lowering to optimize your training and break through your next plateau.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." IF YOU'RE LIKE most guys in the gym, when you’re doing a big lift—whether it’s a max bench, a PR ...

For the most part, we look askance at anything that dubs itself a "hack" that can help you reach your fitness goals. When it comes to training, consistency is really the name of the game, and ...

New training guidance emphasizes the eccentric phase of lifting and barefoot technique to improve bench press performance. Experts say slowing the lowering phase builds more strength, while lifting ...

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) ...