Using dumbbells instead of a barbell allows for greater range of motion, which puts more emphasis on working chest muscles. Lie back on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand just to the sides of ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

Runners have a habit of prioritizing strength training from the waist down. It makes sense; we want to fortify the muscles that power our miles while protecting the joints that take the most pounding.

This is a challenging calisthenics/run workout with active rest in the form of pushups. Do this as a fast 100-meter run (near ...

Lie flat on a bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor. Unrack the barbell and lower it under control until it touches your chest. Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle, then press back up ...

Grasp the bar just outside shoulder-width and arch your back so there’s space between your lower back and the bench. Pull the bar out of the rack and lower it to your sternum, tucking your elbows ...