A world champion powerlifter who has not been in the gym for more than 20 years is hitting the weights again - and has his sights set on a record. Alan Gutteridge, 74, broke a world record in his ...

If you're serious about building a strong, muscular back, it’s time to rethink your upper-body workouts. Sure, barbell rows and weighted pullups are staples—but if total upper-body mass is the goal, ...

Squats are the best exercise for building muscle, world champion powerlifter Blaine Sumner told Insider. They're compound movements that engage multiple muscle groups. Sumner strength trains six days ...

At 79, Tom Rauscher has a morning routine that would challenge people half his age. Before he even leaves the house, the longtime award-winning athlete completes the following sequence in order: He ...

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. It’s easy to almost ...

Your back may not be the first area that comes to mind when strength training to tone your muscles. But it quickly becomes top of mind when pain creeps up. Unfortunately, both lower back pain and ...

A doctor said lifting weights boosted her energy and health, so she started recommending it to patients. She swears by squats and deadlifts to build full-body muscle and strength in less time.

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