Squeeze glutes at the top. Glutes fire hardest when the hips extend under control. The step-back lunge builds that extension while protecting the knees. Unlike forward lunges, stepping backward keeps ...

Looking for a good upper body session? Ditch the pull up bar or other upper body machines found in the gym and instead pick up a pair of dumbbells and get ready to train your biceps and shoulders with ...

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The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

Starting a fitness journey often feels overwhelming due to the sheer volume of conflicting information available. However, for those new to weightlifting, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

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When considering fitness training for firefighters, it’s easy to see why the dumbbell is a marvelous tool: We’re often called upon to work in odd positions in basically all of our service delivery ...

Arm exercises with weights are are a guaranteed way to build upper-body strength, but which ones should you go for? Whatever your fitness MO - whether you're an avid gym workout lover or home-workout ...

Dumbbell flyes are one of the most effective isolation exercises for targeting the pectoral muscles. Unlike pressing movements, flyes emphasize a deep stretch and strong contraction, which makes them ...