How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out

Research shows us that muscle growth is driven by mechanical tension. Unlike time under tension—the amount of time a muscle spends under load, which actually does nothing for hypertrophy—mechanical ...
CNET

The 8 Best Foods to Eat for Building Muscle and Hitting Your 2026 Fitness Goals

If you're trying to build muscle on a meatless diet, soybeans should be one of your closest friends. These are some of the most nutrient-dense legumes you can eat, and they pack a potent punch of ...
Yahoo

Hypertrophy Is Widely Misunderstood. Here's How It Will Help You Build Bigger Muscles.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD big guys at the gym tossing around the word "hypertrophy" when they talk about ...
The Columbian

‘Training to failure’ great for building muscle mass, not necessary otherwise

LONDON — No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish, fitness ...
Sports Illustrated

Bulking Myths That Keep You Fat: How to Build Muscle Without the Big Belly

Take control of your gains with a lean, smart approach to building muscle. Ditch the outdated bulking advice that leads to unnecessary fat gain. Train hard, fuel right, and stay lean year-round.

6 Bodyweight Exercises That Build More Muscle Than Weight Machines After 50

Build lean muscle after 50 with 6 bodyweight exercises that boost strength, stability, and mobility without any gym machines.
Women's Health

Here's How Long It Takes To Add 1 Pound Of Muscle To Your Body, According To Trainers

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Building muscle is crucial for overall well-being...but it isn’t as easy as ...
Associated Press

What ‘training to failure’ means and how to incorporate it into your workout

LONDON (AP) — No pain, no gain, as the old exercise adage goes. But just how much pain do you have to endure to benefit from weight training? That depends on what you’re trying to accomplish, fitness ...
Yahoo

Burn More Fat and Build Bigger Shoulders With This Total-Body Boxing Workout

Burn More Fat and Build Bigger Shoulders With This Total-Body Boxing Workout originally appeared on Men's Fitness. The beauty of boxing workouts is that you can still become a mini Mayweather whether ...
Women's Health

Does Muscle Size Equal Muscle Strength? Trainers Break It Down

When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve your overall health, lose weight, or cross-train for your sport. Two of the most common workout ...
WTNH

What ‘training to failure’ means and how to incorporate it into your workout

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONDON (AP) — No pain, no gain, as the old ...