Shorter, intentional and specific workouts are great for building muscle.Fitting in a short workout isn’t just a timesaver, ...

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 ...

Some people love being sore after a workout because it feels like an affirmation that they put the work in. Other people want to avoid it at all costs because it discourages further workouts for them.

Take control of your training by understanding how your nervous system activates muscle fibers. Blend compound lifts with targeted isolation work to maximize hypertrophy and strength. Start training ...

Whether you're new to working out, have taken a week (or six) off the gym, or have just been going extra hard during your sprint intervals, you've likely been greeted by an old friend: delayed-onset ...

A new study in pre-print shows that doing fewer reps at higher volume weight can yield muscle gains. The findings suggests that even just doing two to three sets could see muscle growth. Here's what ...

Knowing the precise mechanisms by which MYC drives muscle growth could prove instrumental in creating therapies that reduce muscle loss from aging, potentially improving independence, mobility and ...

Exercise researcher Nicholas Burd says there was a long-held belief in his field that making gains in the gym required eating meat or other animal products. This wasn't a matter of bro science — the ...

Eating lean meat after a workout may help boost muscle growth far more effectively than fattier cuts, new research suggests. US scientists writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied ...

If you're trying to build muscle on a meatless diet, soybeans should be one of your closest friends. These are some of the most nutrient-dense legumes you can eat, and they pack a potent punch of ...