Should you really slow down your reps in the gym for muscle growth? Does it really matter how long each rep lasts? You might have heard gym buffs and bodybuilders talking about slowing down those reps ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you’ve been grinding away in the gym but your muscle gains have hit a ...

Picking the right weight dumbbells is like shopping for clothing: You won’t know what works for you until you actually try it (on). It’d be great if there was some magic equation that would calculate ...

Designed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult ...

Stay strong and explosive by lifting lighter and faster. Here’s how to do it right. Most guys think the only trick to getting stronger is lifting heavy, but the real secret to building power is speed.

Every swimmer loves a good power workout. What is better than a practice full of short reps, lots of rest and a whole lot of speed? Power practices are designed for swimmers to not only train fast, ...

The phrase “putting the hammer down” commonly refers to drivers smashing the accelerator pedal to pick up a burst of speed, often to beat a waning yellow light. Runners use this idiom in much the same ...

Here are the exact strength numbers you should be aiming for this year for the squat, bench press and deadlift.

These 4 daily bodyweight exercises build functional strength after 50 with split squats, push-ups, glute bridges, and rows.

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If you’ve been grinding away in the gym but your muscle gains have hit a wall, it happens. Strength training isn’t just about lifting heavy—it’s about smart programming and knowing when to switch ...