Figuring out how many sets and reps to do, what exercises to try, and where to start can be daunting, and it’s one of the main reasons many people opt for a personal trainer or group classes. Once you ...

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others ...

The push-up is one of the world’s most hated exercises. In the movies, Marine Corps drill instructors shout: “Drop down and give me 40” as a punishment. But the push-up doesn’t deserve its bad ...

Arnold Schwarzenegger broke down a recent arm and shoulder workout he did. The bodybuilding icon, 75, still works out every day for half an hour. He aims to perform 25-30 reps per workout, but isn't ...

Build strength, mobility, and balance with four standing exercises that help you age better than cardio after 45.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE PULLUP IS one of the cornerstone exercises in fitness. The bodyweight staple grows your back, builds ...

Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

Sure, donkey kicks are aptly named since they mimic the animal’s movement—but they also build a great, well, you get the picture. 'When performed correctly, this exercise does an excellent job of ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...