Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

If you’re looking to improve your mood, strengthen your bones, or even reduce age-related changes to your muscles, strength training is the way to go. Just two or three 20-minute to half-hour sessions ...

Are machines better for building muscle, or are free weights, like dumbbells, superior? It’s a debate that’s as old as the gym itself. There are benefits for both and cons, and now a new (albeit small ...

Unless you're an athlete or a CrossFit regular, chances are you ignore the rowing machine as much as my last Hinge date does women’s rights (yikes). But here’s the deal: the rower (a.k.a. the ...

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If you run, you need to care about your calves – the muscles that generate much of the force that powers your stride. Strong calves not only help you to run faster and more efficiently, but also ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Despite what many workout equipment ...