An upper-body dumbbell workout is the fail-safe way to boost strength and muscle definition in the arms, shoulders, chest, ...

Compound movements like squats, lunges and push-ups work multiple muscles and joints at the same time, and can be modified to make your workout more challenging.

A new study suggests that only an hour of strength training a week can build muscle. Here's what to know—and how to craft your own muscle-boosting routine.

3. Eat a balanced diet: You likely need to eat more calories than you're used to in order to support new muscle growth and energize your workouts. Eating more protein, especially, will help grow and ...

Dr Pak says he doesn't personally do glute exercises due to his other leg work, but he recommends the hip thrust, because ...

If you’re new to resistance training, an expert trainer says you should start with bodyweight exercises—here’s a four-move ...

Sebastien Oreb—known online as the Australian Strength Coach—shared his five favorite upper-body exercises for building ...

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During and after menopause, you want to avoid putting a huge amount of stress on the joints, so this workout removes any jumps or impact. You’ll need at least one set of dumbbells, although if you ...

If swimming laps is your favorite form of cardio, consider adding a pair of dumbbells to your next pool workout. Water dumbbells are lightweight and usually made out of foam, and they create ...

Target muscles: Deltoids, triceps, core. The single-arm kettlebell press is ... and engages your glutes and hamstrings, making it a more complete workout. Lie on your back with your legs bent and feet ...