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 ...

One of the ever-raging debates heard in most gyms is whether using weights or machines is more effective for building muscle.

Is there such a thing as switching it up too much in the gym? Researchers decided to explore just that in an interesting ...

The explosion of reformer Pilates videos across social media platforms has sparked intense debate about this century-old exercise method’s ability to build muscle. As fitness enthusiasts increasingly ...

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 ...

Adding in some dynamic stretching (moving your muscles and joints through a full range of motion with no weight) is a great ...

In the world of strength training, hypertrophy often steals the spotlight, for obvious reasons; It’s visible. Defined, muscular physiques clearly signal that person has spent time putting in the work.

These patterns continued until I was 55 and finally had enough. Instead of only pouring my efforts into others' success, I ...

Most runners need more muscle mass, or strength and control in the muscle mass they have to boost their performance.

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