YOU CAN CONSTRUCT a workout plan using overly-involved gym set-ups, fancy, high-tech tools and machines, and complicated exercises, but no matter how much effort you put into the window dressing, the ...

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

Whether you’re working out at the gym or at home, dumbbells are one of the best ways to level up your fitness routine, target specific muscle groups, and build full-body strength and balance. They’re ...

Dumbbell curls are some of the most basic strength-training exercises you can learn. If you’re ready to mix up your routine and work different arm muscles, you might consider adding incline dumbbell ...

When it comes to upper-body day vs lower-body day at the gym, everyone has a favorite, right? But whether you look forward to squats and deadlifts or push-ups and bicep curls, the key to a balanced, ...

Curls are the classic gym bro exercise, and a bicep flex is the most iconic way to, literally, flex on someone. But does it matter what type of curls you do? And are there non-curl ways to get some ...

Getting started with strength training doesn’t have to be intimidating. With just a pair of dumbbells and a bit of guidance, you can build a solid foundation for fitness in the comfort of your own ...

A strong bicep can create that defined look in the upper body that many people desire. But what most people don't realize is how important strengthening this area is for reasons beyond aesthetics. The ...

Everyone knows that the road to toned arms is paved with bicep curls. But since the exercise is so familiar, many people don't think about their form while performing the move, and they end up doing ...

If you have limited mobility, performing seated strength training exercises can be a safe and effective way to build muscle while improving your overall balance and flexibility and reducing stress on ...

A study compared the effectiveness of strength exercises, specifically the bicep curl and dumbbell rowing. Photo: Getty Images/PeopleImages, Getty images / gradyreese; Collage: FITBOOK When it comes ...