"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." AS A NEWCOMER to building muscle, what you do in the first few months of training is critical. Do it ...

Want to start swinging kettlebells and building muscle? This beginner kettlebell workout will show you the basics. Alexandra Sweeney is a certified personal trainer and JAXBOX instructor. According to ...

Whether it be the dumbbells or barbells, lifting weights in a gym (especially as a beginner) can often feel a little nerve-wracking. A lot of this is down to gymtimidation, but another big part of it ...

Story by Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D, C.S.C.S., Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S., Jake Boly, C.S.C.S. YOU MIGHT BE STEPPING back into the gym for the first time in a while—or maybe even for the first time ever.

Picture this: You’ve finally committed to a strength training routine and you’re feeling strong. But now you’re deep in the numbers. Reps...sets...weight ...

Building muscle takes time, hard work, and proper nutrition, which is why you’ll see a lot of people at the gym tossing back a shake after a tough workout session. But while those shakes have been the ...