Building muscle has serious perks.

Here's how muscle growth, or hypertrophy, works and four ways to optimize hypertrophy including nutrition and resistance ...

A beginner in his teens up through his 30s can expect to put on two to four pounds of lean muscle per month for the first two or three months of his training An intermediate (several months’ to a few ...

Leucine is the amino acid that signals your muscles to start repairing and growing. Here’s why it matters.

It might be more than you think.

To build muscle mass, you need around 0.5–0.9 grams of protein per pound of body weight per day. Here's why and other factors ...

After 50, building and keeping muscle becomes more about working with your body than pushing against it. Hormones change, ...

'The Godfather of Bodybuilding' says this simple adjustment makes every rep hit harder ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to weightlifting, people hit the gym for a plethora of reasons. Maybe you want to improve ...

There are a million and one workout routines out there, but which one is right for you?  Here's how to structure your weekly ...

Standing arm exercises after 55 with a CSCS guide to rebuild muscle using bands and bodyweight, joint-friendly and effective.