Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT Exercising your hamstrings is important for mobility (movement), athletic performance, and reducing injury risk. 1. Glute Bridge A glute bridge improves hip ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.

A trainer shares 4 chair exercises after 65 that rebuild leg strength and balance: chair squats, leg extensions, step-ups, ...

Trainer-approved upper, lower, core, and two full-body routines for men over 50 to build strength at home without heavy weights.

Recent scientific findings have upended long-standing assumptions about strength training. Research now shows that bodyweight exercises can lead to muscle growth comparable to traditional ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nordic curls are a bit of a gymgoer’s party trick. As you lower the backside of your body backwards ...

The best time to do it: Padilla recommends doing this exercise during regular strength training sessions, two to three times ...

I've always enjoyed prescribing body-weight exercises for strength-training programs. There is a prehistoric element that seems to motivate people to perform their best. This week, I'll share some of ...

Training your glutes doesn’t always have to revolve around heavy lifting. You can sculpt lower-body muscle and build strength without, say, squatting or deadlifting a barbell or dumbbells—all it takes ...

As one of the most effective compound exercises, squats will always have a place in any well-rounded training plan. They ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images The plank is a go-to bodyweight core workout in many people’s training ...