We’re not here to knock bodybuilders, but powerlifters might be on to something with their no-fuss training method. Some of the most effective exercises are simple, straightforward moves that hit ...

VERY FEW EXERCISES have names that evoke anything more than describing the action taking place when you perform them. Think squats, curls, lunges—all helpfully explanatory, but not exciting. When ...

Learn how to master the seated cable row to build a stronger, thicker back, improve posture, and maximize pulling power. The seated cable row demands control and precision. It rewards excellent form ...

When you’re hunched over, sitting at a desk for hours on end or rounding your back and neck to look down at your phone, your ...

Bicep curls are fine for arms, and deadlifts work your posterior chain, but to fill out your t-shirt you’ll need to put your back into it. Bent-over rows are one of the top gym moves that should be ...

If you’re serious about strengthening your back, but don’t have weights at your disposal, might we suggest the inverted row? This bodyweight exercise—which involves lying beneath a bar and pulling ...

I first tried the Norwegian 4x4 workout a year ago, and since then, it has become a staple of my fitness routine. I don't do it every week (some folks do), but it's a workout I keep returning to ...

When building a workout routine, you really can’t go wrong with functional exercises, or ones that mirror actions you do in daily life. One prime example? The single-arm dumbbell row, an upper-body ...