One of the major killers of muscle gains is overworking a particular muscle group and not allowing it enough time to effectively recover. The best push-pull-leg and upper/lower body workout splits aim ...

“This allows for more frequent strength training sessions per week or the ability to adapt your real life to your sessions, and also give each muscle group proper time to recover between workouts,” ...

If you’ve ever seen a powerlifter deadlift upwards of 600 pounds you’re probably asking yourself “How did they get here?” While they’ll surely tell you it came after years of repeating the beloved ...

Stand with your feet directly underneath your hips and place your hands lightly behind your head with elbows wide. Slowly ...

Building strong, muscular quads is best done with a combination of compound exercises—squats, lunges, leg presses—and isolation work, such as leg extensions. Tack on some powerful plyometric moves, ...

When it comes to building strength and muscle, the everyday athlete often faces one big question: Should I train more often with a focused muscle group split, or hit the whole body fewer times per ...

Leg exercises are one of the best things you can do for your overall fitness. Not only do your legs contain some of your largest muscle groups (think: quads, hamstrings, glutes and calves), they also ...

Want stronger, more toned legs? Whether your fitness goal is weight loss, an increase in muscle mass or decreased body fat, strength training the lower body is key. The right exercises will not only ...