Is heavy lifting the real fountain of youth? These women over 60—and science—say yes

Lifting heavy—at any age—is backed by science. Take an investigation aptly named the LIFTMOR study: When postmenopausal women ...
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Heavy weights vs. light weights: Which builds more muscle according to science?

Should you lift heavy weights or use lighter loads with more reps to maximize muscle growth? This question has divided ...
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Here's a Way to Make Lifting Heavy Weight Feel Light

I like to use this quote from American record-breaking powerlifter Ed Coan when coaching young and beginner lifters since it reinforces the importance of technique every time you lift a weight. "When ...
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Heavy lifting could replace your therapist completely

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...
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Combat the fear of heavy weight lifting | FitMinute

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A common fear that can come up when building a consistent gym regime is implementing heavy weightlifting routines. Megan Anderson, fitness center coordinator and coach at the York ...
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How to ease into heavy weight lifting and channel Ashley Graham’s powerful vibes

Want to channel Ashley Graham's powerful gym vibes? Here's exactly how to master heavy weight lifting and box squats, straight from her DogPound trainer, Dara Hart. To (eventually!) get on Graham’s ...

This Simple Trick Completely Changed My Workouts—And Helped Me Lift Heavier Weights

Rule #1 when lifting heavy: take all safety precautions.
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I lift heavy weights to soothe my fibromyalgia pain—here’s what the science says

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I THINK THE BARBELL SAVED ME. Before that, I was toiling under the ...

We Hit PRs in the Industry's Best Weightlifting Shoes. These Earned Their Place on the Platform

We put each pair through heavy barbell sessions, CrossFit workouts, and hybrid training to find the shoes that actually ...
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Should You Wear a Lifting Belt When Strength Training?

If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...