strength training

Men and women deserve the same opportunities in strength training but there are also differences that need to be addressed.

The vast majority of exercises integrated into our modern resistance training workouts focus on the concentric phase (muscle shortening/contracting) of the movement.

Tired of chalking up the same weights? We've all been there. Follow these strategies to get back on track in training.

I'm going to give you four workouts that each consist of only two exercises. The important thing is when you hit the gym, you do only these two exercise and you do them hard.

It is not unusual to find a divide when it comes to what style of training is best. A classic battle exists between High Intensity Training and Olympic weightlifting. Why not have both?

If your progress is stalled on your big lifts, this auxiliary work will help you break through.

If you vary your squats through different stances and foot placements, you can bring up weak points that have been holding you back.

When in doubt, do front squats. This is one of my favorite strength training mottos (along with "perfect practice makes perfect" and "fast sh*t is still sh*t").

Forget percentages of your 1RM, forget complicated periodization plans - just put more weight on the bar and do more reps. It's that simple. Learn the facts behind progressive strength training.

Don't be one of those globo gym rats looking like Johnny Bravo. It's time to do your leg work and strengthen your lower body for your sports. Here are 7 short, simple, but challenging routines.

If you aren't hitting the weights while you rack up the miles, you're setting yourself up for injury and reduced performance.

Coaches working with youth athletes need to keep them injury-free and constantly improving.

An athlete is going to look like whatever she is.

Overhaul your gym sessions to see tremendous improvement in your sporting prowess.

Ask these questions to prepare for a successful muscle-building program.

If you want to get stronger, you have to focus on strength work. Here's exactly what to do.

Training the clean and deadlift will help you move with more ease in your yoga, and in life.