POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift ...

Dr. Shernan Holtan has been lifting weights for over a decade, and said it can boost short-term health and help stave off disease over time.Courtesy of Roswell Park A doctor said lifting weights ...

Everyone wants bigger arms, but for years, mine were a weak point. The secret that finally pushed them to 20 inches wasn't more curls or a magic exercise. It was breaking a common rule about workout ...

It’s easy to almost forget we have muscles in our back. We can see and feel our biceps and our abs working, but if we ever get a sore lower back, we often worry that we’ve hurt our spine. In fact, ...

Looking to get in shape? Find that elusive curve to your biceps? Or just lifting your notebook-stuffed backpack without toppling over? The perfect workout comes in all shapes and sizes, and it’s ...

In a fitness world dominated by cardio and HIIT workouts, powerlifting remains misunderstood and intimidating to many. Steven Ridges, a certified Barbell Rehab Specialist and powerlifting coach with ...

A doctor said lifting weights boosted her energy and health, so she started recommending it to patients. She swears by squats and deadlifts to build full-body muscle and strength in less time.