One of the major killers of muscle gains is overworking a particular muscle group and not allowing it enough time to effectively recover. The best push-pull-leg and upper/lower body workout splits aim ...

There's a lot of chatter in the fitness world about what constitutes a great workout. Some folks swear a series of awkward exercises is the key to gains. Others claim a quick jump rope workout that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BODY IS a complex machine. Your corporeal form houses over 600 muscles, all working together to help ...

But instead of just whipping out a few reps on whatever piece of equipment is free, let us introduce you to workout splits.

YOU CAN'T JUST show up to the weight room and expect to have a good workout. Whether you have clearly defined goals or you just want to be fit, you'll have more success with a plan in place for what ...

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

If you are into split routines that break down the body into pushing muscles (chest, shoulders, triceps), pulling muscles (back, biceps, grip), leg muscles (hips, lower back, legs) and the core ...

The push vs. pull exercise debate usually comes down to which you enjoy more: do you like bench presses or deadlifts? Does a push-up bring you unadulterated joy, or are pull-ups your thing? In all ...

In most workout splits, one to two dedicated leg days per week is common, but it really all depends on your fitness level and ...

A typical weekly split routine when training hard with calisthenics and/or weights is the Push-Pull-Leg Split. In this, for the first three days of the week, you do all the upper-body exercises that ...