Dumbbell curls are some of the most basic strength-training exercises you can learn. If you’re ready to mix up your routine and work different arm muscles, you might consider adding incline dumbbell ...

The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

YOU CAN CONSTRUCT a workout plan using overly-involved gym set-ups, fancy, high-tech tools and machines, and complicated exercises, but no matter how much effort you put into the window dressing, the ...

A strong bicep can create that defined look in the upper body that many people desire. But what most people don't realize is how important strengthening this area is for reasons beyond aesthetics. The ...

If you have goals of building bigger shoulders and a wider back, training your traps needs to be central to your workouts. The traps (trapezius muscles) span from the middle of your back and neck to ...

The bicep curl is a classic move worthy of your arm day routine. Most people believe the bicep curl is an effective way to pump their biceps, hence the name. I always feel a good workout in my biceps ...

A study compared the effectiveness of strength exercises, specifically the bicep curl and dumbbell rowing. Photo: Getty Images/PeopleImages, Getty images / gradyreese; Collage: FITBOOK When it comes ...

Step 1 is the starting position. Stand in a split stance to stabilize the body. Hold a pair of dumbbells in your hands. Your hands should be neutral, with your thumbs around the handles and your palms ...