One of the major killers of muscle gains is overworking a particular muscle group and not allowing it enough time to effectively recover. The best push-pull-leg and upper/lower body workout splits aim ...
YOU CAN'T JUST show up to the weight room and expect to have a good workout. Whether you have clearly defined goals or you just want to be fit, you'll have more success with a plan in place for what ...
For lifters with limited time, a full-body routine performed three times a week may be more efficient than running a push, pull, legs split across three sessions. In another video on the topic, Dr ...
THE BODY IS a complex machine. Your corporeal form houses over 600 muscles, all working together to help you perform your best every day. Fitness pros tend to organize all of these into different ...
Most people focus on the major leg muscles like the quads, glutes, and hamstrings on lower body days, often while totally neglecting inner-thigh exercises. But the inner thigh muscles are responsible ...
What Is a Push-Pull-Legs Workout? This type of setup is designed for balance, while still allowing you to have some variety in your sessions. Rather than focusing on a single muscle group or body part ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Squats train all the major ...
According to a physical therapist and fitness trainer, mastering a handful of foundational movements in midlife can signal ...
Many of us miss a workout day for various reasons that life throws at us, but have you ever considered doubling up on your workout to squeeze in what you missed yesterday? When doing a typical ...
Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Ready for leg day?