Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...

Start with these staple dumbbell exercises for your workouts to build muscle and strength on the way to a new you.

I describe the core to my clients as the foundation of a house. You want the foundation to be strong so that you can add the walls and so on. If you don’t have a strong foundation (your core), the ...

Sit on an exercise mat and engage your core. Lean backward to create a V-shape position. If you want to, lift your feet away from the ground and either bend your knees or straighten your legs. Engage ...

Kettlebells are a versatile, beginner-friendly modality that can make your core workouts more effective and varied, plus they’re fun! Remember: meet yourself where you’re at. Even adding just one or ...

A powerful, time-efficient workout designed to strengthen your core, improve posture, and carve defined abs at any fitness ...

You might see kettlebells flying around social media or on the rack at your local gym. And while you can perform a lot of dynamic, advanced movements with this bell-shaped piece of equipment, it’s ...

Building muscle doesn’t always require heavy weights or complicated routines. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from simple, beginner-friendly exercises that train your body to get stronger safely ...

A simple, beginner-friendly workout using just push-ups and lunges to build full-body strength at home, in a hotel or ...