"Standing also encourages better circulation and alignment, reducing stiffness and improving energy levels," says Theresa ...

Grab a pair of dumbbells and let them hang at arm’s length next to your sides. Stand tall, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows slightly. Without changing the bend in your elbows, ...

We know that when it comes to training for muscle growth, there is not a huge amount of use in splitting hairs over training variables. Especially when these variables deliver marginal differences in ...

This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

Lateral raises may not look like they're doing much for your bod, but trust methey do. They're an essential shoulder exercise that will amp up your strength and stability in a big way. The move ...

Stretch before, during and after the exercise. In a standing position, hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms in, arms at sides, elbows slightly bent. Keeping your elbows locked in a slightly bent ...

The classic lateral raise is a tried-and-true way to build size on muscle on the outer (or lateral) head of your shoulders, a staple exercise in any hardcore, shoulder-growing routine. It's also a ...

Summertime means a change of seasons, yes -- but for many, it also means a change of pace. If you've been slacking on your exercise and nutrition over the winter, it's time to take charge as the ...

When considering fitness training for firefighters, it’s easy to see why the dumbbell is a marvelous tool: We’re often called upon to work in odd positions in basically all of our service delivery ...

In honor of Sara Sampaio’s birthday, NYC gym Dogpound raised a glass—er, dumbbell—to toast the Victoria’s Secret model’s 27th year. The celeb-favorite fitness spot posted an Instagram video on ...