Many people think they need exercise variation to make progress. They swap out their main lifts during each training cycle, or they include numerous movements in their program. This is necessary ...

The plank is one of the first exercises we learn when we start strength training. In fact, many people have even practiced it in high school, in those typical challenges where the goal was to see who ...

WRAPPING AN UPPER body workout with a few sets of lateral raises is a common tactic for guys aiming to build up strong shoulders. But there’s another underrated exercise that you should consider the ...

Exercise variation is one component of fitness program planning that is often avoided. Routines are a good thing for exercise adherence but can create a "rut," where progression is blunted. This week, ...

Trainer: This Small Exercise Hack Brings Maximum Gains originally appeared on Men's Fitness. If you’re swapping exercises every time you hit the gym, hoping to “shock the muscles,” you’re playing a ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

The idea that “larger bodies can do everything small bodies can” sounds good(ish) on paper, but that mentality ignores the reality that different body shapes move differently. Form cues are an ...

This simple push-up variation builds muscle, protects your joints, and improves posture—making it one of the smartest bodyweight exercises you can do at home.

Dumbbells are versatile pieces of workout equipment that allow you to train every part of your body. When it comes to leg workouts with dumbbells, a range of exercises allows you to hit the major ...

If you’re swapping exercises every time you hit the gym, hoping to “shock the muscles,” you’re playing a tricky game that often backfires. Chasing constant variety might feel productive, but it’s ...