A student died in a “tragic accident” involving gym equipment, an inquest has heard. Mohammed Farraj, a 21-year-old medical student, was using a Smith machine – a weightlifting apparatus with a bar ...

Ever wondered about that massive machine with a sliding barbell at the gym? Allow us to introduce you to the Smith machine. Despite being a staple in most gyms, this behemoth can be ...

Calf (heel) raises are designed to help strengthen the soleus and gastrocnemius, located along the back of the lower leg. The gastrocnemius is larger and more visible, the soleus lies underneath. At ...

From DOMS to concentric and eccentric exercises, fitness lingo is a minefield. The latest terms to have gained attention? 'Stretch-mediated hypertrophy' and 'long-length partials'. Nope, you haven't ...