Weight lifting for beginners is daunting for most. Easy ab workouts, easy chest workouts, and beginner back and leg exercises provide a great foundation. If you're hoping to bulk and broaden your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While plenty of ...

You use your arms and shoulders daily (think pushing, pulling, and lifting items above your head), so it's imperative you incorporate upper-body exercises into your workout routine. "Strengthening the ...

Push-ups remain one of the most effective and accessible exercises for building real-world strength. When performed correctly ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions. Keep your hips and shoulders square to the floor, and avoid letting your ...

Strength training for women could make all the difference to your body and mind, whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Start with these staple moves to build muscle and strength, no matter your lifting experience ...

The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...