Looking to build muscle the smart way? Fitness professionals across the United States consistently recommend one foundational move for gradual, symmetrical gains.

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Don’t you hate it when someone tells you to “Just relax”? As if it’s that simple. If we could all relax at a moment’s notice, we’d all be chilling, all of the time. But the reality is that we live in ...

In the world of fitness and strength training, few concepts are as essential as progressive overload. This principle focuses on gradually increasing the stress placed on the body during exercise by ...

Whether you love lifting weights or are just getting started with resistance bands, continuously (and gently) challenging yourself can help you succeed. One way to do this is to use the concept of ...

Progressive muscle relaxation exercises may improve depression, sleep, and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. A study on the effects of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises in ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Despite what many workout equipment ...