The plank is one of the first exercises we learn when we start strength training. In fact, many people have even practiced it in high school, in those typical challenges where the goal was to see who ...

Exercise variation is one component of fitness program planning that is often avoided. Routines are a good thing for exercise adherence but can create a "rut," where progression is blunted. This week, ...

WRAPPING AN UPPER body workout with a few sets of lateral raises is a common tactic for guys aiming to build up strong shoulders. But there’s another underrated exercise that you should consider the ...

Does doing the same workout lead to the same results? Are there benefits to switching up your gym routine? Personally, I switch it up every so often because I get bored, and I typically want to shift ...

If you’re swapping exercises every time you hit the gym, hoping to “shock the muscles,” you’re playing a tricky game that often backfires. Chasing constant variety might feel productive, but it’s ...