Stand with legs under shoulders, knees soft, head neutral. When seated, be sure the back is supported; sit with spine in alignment with head and hips; feet flat on floor. Keep head neutral and inhale ...

Anyone who enjoys using weights as part of their fitness regime may be interested in a new smart weightlifting aid and smartphone companion application which had been created by Scott Mahr. The FORM ...

You’ve heard all the cues, from keeping your chest up, to pushing your knees out. You’re sure you’re doing everything right, but it still feels all wrong. If this sounds anything like you at the gym, ...

Excess visceral fat can increase your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Lifting weights is one of the most effective ways to help reduce visceral fat. Before you start a ...

I’m sure we’ve all noticed people doing an exercise with improper form at the gym from time to time. Most often, no one says anything because they don’t want to upset them. However, proper form is the ...

Strength training, it seems, is a subject similar to religion or politics: You need to be careful what you say and to whom you say it. Gabriel Mirkin, MD, once wrote in The Runner magazine, "There is ...

The one time my mom watched a video of me deadlifting, she cringed with fear that I was going to hurt myself. In reality, though, you’re just as likely (if not more so) to get injured doing other ...

Sprains and strains are a common injuries associated with back pain Improper lifting techniques are a leading cause of back pain Remember to stay hydrated, to take small breaks and to listen to your ...

The Internet is full of conflicting answers and I trust you, so here is my very brief question: If I am sore after deadlifting, where *should* I be sore, and where should I *not* be sore? I am ...

Learn the benefits and how to get started. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Excess visceral fat can increase your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Though it’s ...