Two major players always seem to be in the fitness spotlight: cardio and heavy lifting. If you scroll through any fitness influencer’s page, you’ll see passionate debates about which one reigns ...

If building brute strength is on your list of things to accomplish in 2025, there's a good chance you're honing in on heavy compound moves like deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, and rack pulls. But ...

If there’s one thing I hope to accomplish in my fitness career, it’s to convince people to start lifting heavy things. More ...

The benefits of strength training are well known—they include lower blood pressure, more efficient metabolism, and healthier bone density. Plus, getting stronger can increase mobility as you age, ...

If you want more strength, defined muscles, and all the incredible health benefits that come from strength training, you’ll get better results if you lift heavy weights. Read on to find out why. First ...

Strength training sparks endless debates, especially for women navigating fitness trends. Heavy weights—barbells, kettlebells, or dumbbells beyond the usual 5-pounders—often carry a reputation for ...

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...