"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 ...

Researchers explored whether slowing down those reps in the gym affects hypertrophy (muscle growth), and it turns out it ...

"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 ...

Research shows us that muscle growth is driven by mechanical tension. Unlike time under tension—the amount of time a muscle ...

Progressive overload is adjusting strength training exercises to gradually increase reps and workout time. Learn how to follow the process here.

For decades, lifters were told there was a "magic" rep range for hypertrophy — traditionally 8–12 reps. While this range is indeed effective, modern research has shown that muscle growth can occur ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to working out, women often have a mix of goals that go far beyond just aesthetics or ...

Strength training is recommended for midlife and menopause, but are your workouts undermining your health? Experts reveal the ...

Building muscle isn’t as simple as just lifting heavy things and hoping for the best. Gaining muscle is not so much about ...