GRIP STRENGTH IS good for more than just opening pesky jars in your kitchen. If you lift weights, it's essential to keep hold of the heavy dumbbells and barbells when you load up to your max efforts.

How to do it: Stand holding dumbbells by your sides, palms facing each other. Bend one elbow to lift the dumbbell to your shoulder, keeping wrist straight and elbow pinned. Lower slowly, then repeat ...

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The American Heart Association recommends strength training at least twice a week. Even weight training just once a week can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, one study found! And most of ...

If you are aiming for stronger, toned, and more defined arms, training your triceps is a must. These muscles make up nearly ...

When it comes to upper-body day vs lower-body day at the gym, everyone has a favorite, right? But whether you look forward to squats and deadlifts or push-ups and bicep curls, the key to a balanced, ...

Poor posture is an issue that affects your health just as much as your appearance. Improper posture may lead to back pain, neck pain, headaches, balance issues, and even heartburn and slowed digestion ...

You can use easily incorporate dumbbell exercises into your routine to build strength in your core muscles. This includes your low back, abdominal, and pelvic muscles. Strengthening these muscles ...

Attention to detail is critically important in many aspects of life and health, so I'd like to share a quick story about a master of that attention, the late Steve Jobs. Jobs was the enigmatic ...