strength training

The $35 “Kung Fu Shoe” We Keep Seeing at the Gym

Do you need to add a pair of Feiyues to your rotation?

How to Keep Your Core in Fighting Shape During the Holidays

Go full "Ghost of Christmas Present," if you must. But thy midriff shalt pay.

Get to Know “Chaos Training,” the More Fun Version of Lifting

Earthquake bars, steel maces, medicine balls: this alternative regimen is tough but never boring

Why Puking After a Workout Is Nothing to Be Proud Of

Consider this a PSA to all those self-serious high school basketball coaches

Is the “Matterhorn Method” the Future of Fitness?

Former NHL player Ryan Vesce wants to improve your neuromuscular connection

Are Headstands Good for You? It Depends.

We break down the potential benefits (and risks) of the challenging move

How to Get the Body of an Old-School Logger

You could go to the woods. Or you could try these circuits at the gym.

Life Lessons From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Awesome New Autobiography

Seven tough-love takeaways, from ending victimhood to embracing boredom

The Leap of Faith That Could Whip You Into Shape

Workout classes change lives. We spoke to a panel of devotees.

Try This Little-Known Elliptical Trick Next Time You’re at the Gym

It's possible to get a challenging workout from the old-school trainer

A Guide to Sprinting After the Age of 30

According to internet lore, there's a point where adults never hit their max speed again. Let's change the narrative.

How to Get an Endurance Workout Out of the Jump Rope in Your Garage

We talked to a former pro boxer who's trained Will Smith and Adriana Lima

The Trait That Makes Luka Doncic So Hard to Guard

The 24-year-old phenom uses "eccentric force" to create separation. Here's how to replicate it.

Texas’s Buzziest Gym Is Inspired by Childhood Recess

The Dallas studio stacks nostalgia, hard work and unadulterated joy

How to Train for (and Win) an Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition

You're not going to be the first mug down this year. We've got a plan.

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How to Get an Endurance Workout Out of the Jump Rope in Your Garage

We talked to a former pro boxer who's trained Will Smith and Adriana Lima

The Trait That Makes Luka Doncic So Hard to Guard

The 24-year-old phenom uses "eccentric force" to create separation. Here's how to replicate it.

Texas’s Buzziest Gym Is Inspired by Childhood Recess

The Dallas studio stacks nostalgia, hard work and unadulterated joy

How to Train for (and Win) an Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition

You're not going to be the first mug down this year. We've got a plan.

The Daily Routine of the Best Hitter in the MLB Playoffs

Luis Arraez is now a two-time batting champ. The work starts early each day.

The 8 Secrets of the “All Blacks” Training Program

New Zealand's iconic side is a favorite at Rugby World Cup 2023

Can Grunting Give You a Better Workout?

We explore whether tennis-esque squawks make HIIT any easier

How a Premier League Star Got Himself Back in Shape

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling took the road less traveled back to top form

Few Exercises Are as Difficult as the Notorious "Copenhagen Plank"

A side plank with a diabolical twist. Your adductors are gonna hate it.

Why the StairMaster Is Still Such an Effective Workout

Sometimes great exercise comes in extra-large, extra-vintage packages

How to Join the 1,000-Pound Club at Your Gym

It's one of the most prestigious benchmarks in strength training

We Recommend This 15-Minute Box Jumps Workout

A primer on the intimidating (and wildly fun) plyometric move

This Exercise Is One of the Best Ways to Fight Hypertension

Wall sits are back. Here's how to plug them into your routine.

Can You Finish This Goggins-Approved Push-Up Workout?

The former Navy SEAL resuscitated a CrossFit classic on YouTube

How to Front Squat and Build Your Abs

Don't fret the squat rack any longer. It's here to help.

How Much Creatine Is Too Much?

The "quick burst" supplement is definitely having a moment. But proceed with caution.