Maybe you’re not sure how to start lifting weights for a full-body workout. Or maybe you think you’d have to spend hours at the gym or bench press a hundred pounds to gain benefits. But lifting light ...

Below, experts explain how weightlifting works and how often you should lift weights, depending on your goals. Is it OK to lift weights every day? “Although competitive athletes lift everyday, the ...

If you’ve ever felt apprehensive about weight training, worried it’s too complicated or physically demanding, new research about lifting practically bulges with encouraging news for you. In one new ...

If you've ever felt apprehensive about weight training, worried it's too complicated or physically demanding, new research about lifting practically bulges with encouraging news for you. In one new ...

Groundbreaking research proves that effort, not the size of the dumbbell, is the primary driver of muscle growth and strength ...

Picking the right weight dumbbells is like shopping for clothing: You won’t know what works for you until you actually try it (on). It’d be great if there was some magic equation that would calculate ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. July 20, 2023 Add as a ...

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Personal trainer Harry King is 82 and said lifting weights has helped him manage arthritis pain. King works out five days a week doing bench presses, leg presses, and cardio on the elliptical. He said ...