When you think of compound moves, you typically think of multi-joint movements that target the larger muscle groups in the body, like squats, lunges, bench press or pulldowns. Abs, on the other hand, ...

From squats to deadlifts, compound exercises are redefining how Americans build strength, muscle, and real-world ...

From beginner gains to stage-ready definition, these foundational moves remain the gold standard in American bodybuilding ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Kobus Louw When we reach our fifties, sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle mass ...

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Anurag Pandit is currently on a Research Training Program scholarship for his PhD ...

Squats engage many of the body’s largest muscles. When done properly, they can help improve posture, boost metabolism and ...

Combining a weight with a step or a squat is a great way to exercise multiple muscle groups at once. Fitness expert Charles Harris gives a tutorial on how to achieve these motions independently, or ...

Anyone who's ever embarked on the pursuit of muscle growth knows that it takes a long time to pack on the mass. If you're like most people, you're probably looking for a way to expedite the tedious ...

Before worrying about fancy equipment or trending workouts, I ask every client to master five simple exercises, the same ones ...

When the World's Strongest Man started weight lifting he only did three movements for two months. Tom Stoltman's brother made him master squats, deadlifts, and bench presses before anything else. This ...