Plus, exactly how to train to sculpt your muscles.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...

Understanding the many different methods of training that exist can be confusing to beginners and strength training veterans alike, but it's essential for building a routine that's aligned with your ...

Alan Ritchson receives daily questions about his workout routine. His role as Reacher, the muscle-bound (and t-shirt-averse) former military man, probably has something to do with this. I, on the ...

Plus, how to programme workouts for each approach ...

German volume training (GVT) is an intense exercise program that builds the muscle mass and strength necessary for weightlifters to move beyond personal plateaus. It’s sometimes called the 10-sets ...

Looking for some serious gains? Drop and do — drop sets. It’s a strength training technique where you perform as many reps as possible until the muscles are fatigued. From there, you drop the weight, ...

Objective To determine how distinct combinations of resistance training prescription (RTx) variables (load, sets and frequency) affect muscle strength and hypertrophy. Data sources MEDLINE, Embase, ...

WE ALL HAVE days when we can't get to the gym—and in December, days can quickly turn into weeks. A few skipped workouts won’t erase all your progress, but they can slow muscle growth and yes, when ...