Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about what you do, but rather how you do it. The same exercise could be used to ...

There's an idea that larger muscles burn a lot more energy while at rest. But is that true? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

In her book, “On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why it Matters," journalist and author Bonnie Tsui explores the biology and beauty of muscles. (Drawing by Bonnie Tsui) For a long time, ...

Exercise can have benefits at the level of neurons, through chemical and mechanical effects, researchers find. The discovery could inform exercise-related therapies for repairing damaged and ...

Still dealing with a tight hip or weak glute—despite all the foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening? Or, maybe you’ve had an injury that keeps flaring up, even though you thought it was finally ...

A comprehensive guide to max out your gains and fill out your shirtsleeves, according to exercise experts.