If you're looking for a versatile way to build strength, train every single muscle group - in isolation or through compound movements - free weight exercises are the answer. Whether you're at home or ...

“No one likes it when the singer is out of breath,” said David Drejas, singer and guitarist for OUTDrejas, which bills itself as an outrageous rock 'n' roll act. “I have noticed that training with ...

While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of free weights and the variety of exercises you can do, even at home with a ...

Even if you've never lifted weights before, this workout can safely get you going. As we covered in Part II, squatting is a fundamental movement pattern and total-body exercise that emphasizes ...

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

A meta-analysis compared free-weight training (squats, bench press, and deadlifts) with machine training (leg press, chest ...

Resistance bands can be just as effective as weights for building strength and muscle. Here, fitness experts share the best ...