Use these five dumbbell exercises to build your back and biceps muscles without a pull-up in sight. We know there are plenty of pull-up variations you can try to suit your current ability if you don't ...

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Fitness experts say the dumbbell pullover can sculpt your upper body like few other moves, but only if you master the proper ...

The upper back is an important enough area to train that many gym rats devote two whole days to it each week—this is what “pull day” really means. With strong lats and other upper back muscles, you ...

Here's exactly what you're working when you hit the bar to do one of the most comprehensive upper body exercises ...

Wondering how many pull-ups you should do daily to build strength and muscle? Here's the ideal rep range based on your goals and experience.

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Muscle strength starts to drop slowly after the age of 40. This does not mean strength is lost forever. The body still responds well to the right kind of movement, even indoors. Simple exercises done ...