Many people start strength training because they want to build muscle. That’s a great goal – building muscle can help you look and feel great. It improves your metabolism, self-esteem, and overall ...

In last month’s In-Depth Extrication column, “Formulas for Success,” we discussed the physics involved with lift operations, and the development of two formulas related to the amount of lift at a ...

Forget maxing out, this old-school technique uses volume, short rest, and relentless pace to pack on serious size. The athletes from the golden era of bodybuilding had a few key things in common. They ...

Strength training has gone mainstream. But although most fitness experts agree that it is important to include weightlifting along with aerobics and stretching for a complete fitness regimen, there is ...

The 2-2-2 method focuses on effective volume. 'Muscle growth doesn't come from endless volume. It comes from effective volume ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Transporting anesthetized pigs in a laboratory setting often requires strenuous manual lifting, posing a hazard to the safety of animal care personnel and to the welfare of the pigs. The authors ...

New York is directing health officials and hospitals to identify best practices for safely handling patients in an effort to reduce rough lifting and better protect staff from back injuries.

A novel lower-body lifting procedure did not lead to any significant complications in a cohort of patients who lost weight after bariatric surgery, researchers reported The researchers described ...