Plyometrics — think hopping-type motions — are used in functional training and by professional sportspeople and coaches to ...

Broadly speaking, functional strength training enhances fitness ability by targeting the core, joints, and multiple muscle groups. Find exercises here.

Coleen Rooney does hers in the shower, Jennifer Lopez in her garden, Arnold Schwarzenegger at the gym, with such enthusiasm, ...

Most runners will gravitate toward the back squat, according to Bui. This is because the front squat demands more upper-body strength than the back squat in order to maintain a good torso position, ...

Barkley's quarterback, Jalen Hurts, has gone viral for squatting 600 pounds, both in college and in Philadelphia. Barkley contended on an episode of Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast that ...

Make sure your squat rack has safety features like the spotter's arms. You also want it to have the option to adjust the height of the rack for multiple users of different heights.

UC Davis Health molecular exercise physiologist Keith Baar specializes in sports medicine. He studies the effects of exercise ...

Learn how to use a Smith machine for strength training. Discover beginner-friendly tips, benefits, safety advice, and ...

As WH’s Fitness Director and a regular strength trainer, squats are now second nature. I *think* I’ve nailed my form, and from squats with weights to bodyweight squats, I’ve tried a load ...