Discover why your ability to curl weight isn't just about arm aesthetics—it's a critical predictor of your functional independence and joint resilience in your golden years.

Training to failure means doing reps of movement over and over until you physically can't do another. This can be effective for advanced lifters to add strength and size, so long as they recover ...

It's a myth that it doesn't matter which you choose—but both have their benefits.

SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

Both exercises strengthen your hamstrings, but experts say one may be more effective for you depending on your fitness ...

This week’s exercise involves some weights: bicep curls. Brigette Williams says curls are primarily used for building muscle, specifically the biceps. But they can also improve core stability and ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? There’s a lot to love about lifting heavy weights: It helps you build ...

How to use this list: Perform each exercise below in order for 50 seconds, resting 10 seconds between sets. Complete 2-3 rounds, resting a minute between rounds. Prefer going for reps? Aim for 8 to 12 ...

If you want to lift your grandkids, get up the stairs, haul groceries, and conquer all of life’s adventures with confidence as you age, here’s the science-backed secret: lift weights. Yep, those ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — This one was worth the weight. After lifting a total of 2,492.4 pounds by dumbbell curls in one minute in December, Virginia Beach’s Johnny Miller recently got word that he ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our free Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Everybody’s done a bicep curl — it’s one of those staple ...