MOST GUYS GO about their business in the gym with one of two goals: They either want to build strength or gain muscle (or just as likely, they hope to achieve a bit of both). To achieve either of ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Strength training supports long-term health by preserving mobility, balance, and independence as you age.Experts recommend focusing on compound moves that work multiple ...

In the world of weightlifting, isolation movements certainly have their place—especially if you're trying to sculpt individual muscles. Hammering each on its own is essential for getting the ...

Hold a dumbbell or kettlebell at shoulder height. Brace your core and press the weight overhead. Lower it slowly back to the ...

Building powerful shoulders isn’t just about size—it’s about strength, balance, and performance, and the front deltoid plays ...

You've heard the phrase "simple, but effective." Compound exercises beg to differ. By getting more of your body working, compound movements give you more bang for your workout buck than isolation ...

If you’re ready to progress your overhead press and try something more challenging, the farmer’s press could be a smart next step. A hybrid of a shoulder press and a farmer’s carry, the move involves ...