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

Building an effective workout routine isn’t just about showing up at the gym. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to split your training across the week. Trainers emphasize that ...

Ask any sports dietitian, and they’ll tell you they’re always fielding questions about how to build more muscle. Of course, eating enough protein is key. However, getting the protein you need for ...

Few exercises pack the punch that push-ups do. They provide a great workout, can conveniently be done anytime and from anywhere and deliver real results if done properly and with consistency. They are ...

Many exercises will work at least two different muscle groups together, while others can isolate specific muscles. Compound exercises work several muscle groups at once or require movement in more ...

Ever wonder why some people seem to pack on muscle effortlessly while others spend months in the gym with little to show for it? Muscle growth isn't just about lifting weights -- it's a complex ...

Ever notice how some people seem to build muscle eating whatever they want, while you’re over here measuring every ounce of chicken breast and still struggling to see results? Here’s what’s really ...

Because you don't want to get in the way of gains.

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good. Regular activity not only strengthens muscles but can bolster our bones, blood vessels, and immune system. Now, MIT engineers have found that exercise ...

Eating just 5 percent more calories daily can do the trick.

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 ...