SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

Strength training might be intimidating and seem like it’s just for people who grunt in squat racks or live in gym clothes. But the truth is, strength training is for everyone. It’s one of the ...

In a recent article, strength training in your late 50s and early 60s, we discussed the benefits of strength training (at any age) and how to get started if you are new to training. While the title ...

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Strength training is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your long-term health, but as a beginner it can feel overwhelming. Gyms can seem like intimidating places, and as a newbie it’s ...

For far too long it felt like the weights zone in the gym was overly male-dominated and a no-go for woman and non-binary folk, but luckily things are changing on that front and weight training for ...

Gym lore says you need to ‘earn the right to lift a barbell’. Here at Men’s Health, we won’t make you wait for permission. Instead, we’ll lay out sensible starting weights so you can crack on, whether ...