The 8 Best Exercises for Upper Body Strength

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

If You Can Do This Many Squats After 55, Your Lower Body Strength Is Exceptional

See the squat rep benchmarks after 55, how to squat with clean form, and the best tips to build lower-body endurance.

I'm a physical therapist who built 8 pounds of muscle. Here's how long body recomposition really takes

You can’t rush the process. Building muscle and losing fat simultaneously requires balance—not extremes. If you’re in a ...
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Why counting reps is secretly sabotaging your workouts

Everything you’ve been taught about building muscle and getting stronger might be completely backwards. While you’ve been religiously counting reps and pushing through sets like a human calculator, a ...
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Are You Doing Too Many Reps? Here’s What the Research Says

Walk into any gym, and you’ll hear conflicting advice about reps. Some trainers swear by heavy weights and low reps. Others advocate for lighter weights and high reps. Your workout buddy might tell ...