strength training
A man running up a set of steps at sunrise.

One Surefire Way to Get Strong for Summer

This workout is outdoors, easily adaptable and completely free

A man with a weighted vest jogs through a blurry cityscape. Here's why you should incorporate weighted vests into your workouts.

It’s Time to Work Out With a Weighted Vest

We talk dos and don'ts, a brand to try and a challenging 30-minute circuit

A pair of Elephant Balls, the grip strength training tool, in front of a picture of the savanna.

This Weird Tool Will Improve Your Grip Strength
A group of people exercising at an outdoor fitness park.

How to Take Advantage of Outdoor Fitness Parks
The Reebok Nano X4. We recently tested and reviewed the latest version of the cult-favorite training shoe.

Review: Reebok’s New Nano X4 Is for Anyone Looking to Get Strong
A man curling a water jug against a blue background.

The Case for Working Out With Giant, Sloshy Water Jugs

Unstable loads are the splash of cold water your lifting regimen needs

A pair of hands clutching a gymnastics beam. Grip strength may be related to living longer, according to some studies.

Want to Live Longer? Start Thinking About Grip Strength.

Believe it or not, the biomarker is an excellent aging indicator

A wooden puppet stretching on the floor

Welcome to the Era of the Miniature Workout

Strength training sessions are trending tinier than ever. We're here for it.

A graphic of Devon Lévesque completing the bear-crawl marathon.

How (and Why) I Bear-Crawled an Entire Marathon

Plus other memories and musings from Devon Lévesque, the most unstoppable fitness influencer on Instagram

A cartoon of two strong arms.

Why You Need to Start “Supersetting” in the Gym

A lifting hack you probably forgot about

A photo of creatine powder on a black background, with a scoop.

This Is the Year You Give Creatine a Chance

We've been skeptics ourselves for a while, but the science is sound

An athlete working out on the ground.

Is This the End of the Home Workout?

The search term "gym membership" has increased by nearly 200%

A cartoon of a strongman.

How Often Should You “Max Out” in the Gym?

It's tempting to load the bar up twice a week, but it isn't sustainable

A noticeably thinner Bryson DeChambeau is seen on a putting green.

Is Bryson DeChambeau Now Anti-Bulking?

The famously beefy golfer has lost 20 pounds in a month

An empty gym with equipment scattered throughout.

We’re All Doing Bicep Curls Wrong, Apparently

Here's how to fine-tune one of the gym floor's favorite exercises

How Justin Medeiros Became the Fittest Man on Earth

How Justin Medeiros Became the Fittest Man on Planet Earth

The CrossFit champ talks cereal, cold plunges and unexpected challenges

A group of men lifting at Muscle Beach in the 1960s.

It’s Never Too Late to Start Lifting. Here’s How.

As intimidating as strength training may seem, it's relatively easy to get a steady regimen off the ground

There Are Too Many Protein Powders. These 7 Stand Above the Rest.

There Are Too Many Protein Powders. These 7 Stand Above the Rest.

From the best for packing on muscle to the best for pairing with your morning coffee

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson at the premiere of "Game of Thrones."

Watch Hafthor Björnsson Deadlift a Boulder in Old Icelandic Ritual

The Mountain from "Game of Thrones" has lost a few pounds, but he’s still scary strong

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How Chris Pratt Got Into "Jurassic Assault" Shape for His Latest Summer Blockbuster

The 42-year-old leading man stayed (largely) injury-free throughout three movies and six years of shoots. We have his secrets.

A man stretching on a track in black and white. Here's how you can bulletproof your body.

Why Fitness Experts Are Obsessed With “Bulletproofing” the Body

Bulletproofers will do anything to avoid injury. Here's where to start.

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The All Blacks rugby side performing the traditional haka dance.

The 8 Secrets of the “All Blacks” Training Program

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

A photo of Carlos Alcaraz running for the tennis ball, with his mouth open.

Can Grunting Give You a Better Workout?

We explore whether tennis-esque squawks make HIIT any easier

Raheem Sterling skipping on the field in training.

How a Premier League Star Got Himself Back in Shape

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

Two men performing a side plank in a class. You know what exercise is even better? The Copenhagen plank.

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

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

A view of a man's calves as he climbs the StairMaster.

Why the StairMaster Is Still Such an Effective Workout

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

A man lifting a heavy barbell in a darkly lit gym.

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

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

A man performing box jumps in a gym.

We Recommend This 15-Minute Box Jumps Workout

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

A man performing a wall sit against a concrete wall.

This Exercise Is One of the Best Ways to Fight Hypertension

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

David Goggins at a UFC fight.

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

The former Navy SEAL resuscitated a CrossFit classic on YouTube

The gym floor at a cross-training studio, with barbells and weights.

How to Front Squat and Build Your Abs

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

Close-up images of old creatine labels.

How Much Creatine Is Too Much?

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

An image of hands gripping a pull-up bar.

This Program Is Your Best Shot at Performing 20 Pull-Ups

Major Charles Lewis Armstrong's regimen remains legendary

A shirtless man with impressive back muscles using battle ropes.

We Recommend This 15-Minute “Battle Ropes Workout”

Full-body, HIIT-inspired and low-impact. What more could you want?

The Plankpad Pro Made Fitness Fun. Now It’s on Sale for Prime Day.

The Plankpad Pro Made Fitness Fun. Now It’s on Sale for Prime Day.

Demystify the devilish exercise with one of our favorite new fitness toys

Cycling on the Val de Zafán greenway between Bot and Xerta villages (Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain).

5 Steps to Staying in Shape for the Rest of Your Life

We call it "permanent fitness." Here's how it works.

A photo of Nick Bare lifting weights.

How Nick Bare Pioneered the “Hybrid Athlete” Revolution

The bodybuilding ultramarathoner talks military days, supplements and what's next