Building muscle has serious perks.

Stop obsessing over hitting exactly 10 reps—recent findings reveal that training to failure is the ultimate equalizer for strength and hypertrophy.

Plus, common mistakes to avoid.

Here's how muscle growth, or hypertrophy, works and four ways to optimize hypertrophy including nutrition and resistance ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

While the amount of protein needed varies, the general guideline from organizations like the US National Academies (Dietary ...

"The Godfather of Bodybuilding," Charles Glass, offered tips and broke down how to master the belt squat for size and muscle ...

What's a typical rate of muscle gain? Every body responds a little differently to strength training, so the short answer is “it depends." One review of research on how resistance training impacts ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. When you walk into a gym, you’ll see lifters meticulously counting sets, tracking reps and stacking plates. But ...

We all want to know if and how we can come back to form after injury, illness, or a long hiatus. Muscles adapt in response to the environment: They grow when we put in the work and shrink when we stop ...

As every bodybuilder knows, a deep, restful sleep boosts levels of growth hormone to build strong muscle and bone and burn fat. And as every teenager should know, they won't reach their full height ...