Concentric training movements involve positive resistance to forces, for example when pulling upward during a pull-up, or when pushing up during a push-up. Either way, the primary muscles always ...

Eccentric training is a great way to get stronger and build more muscle and power, and it can easily be incorporated into any workout. The eccentric phase of an exercise refers to the lowering ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." IF YOU'RE LIKE most guys in the gym, when you’re doing a big lift—whether it’s a max bench, a PR ...

Rather than speeding through strength training exercises, I’ve learned it’s best to slow down and focus my movements. Whether you are pushing, pulling, lifting, or lowering, there are multiple parts ...

If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your dumbbells drop after a curl—you might be missing a major opportunity to build strength. That ...

Good news for those who struggle to fit a gym workout into their day: you may be able to cut your weights routine in half and still see the same results. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) ...

Cycling is a popular fitness activity worldwide. Although the physiological benefits of cycling are known to many, its precise impact on the ‘rectus femoris’ muscle has remained elusive so far. A ...

When I really don’t want to exercise, I’ll rush through a workout just to mark it off my to-do list. But the faster I try to get it done, the sloppier I get. Instead of moving with intention, I’m ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you tend to breeze through the "easy" part of an exercise—like lowering into a squat or letting your ...