Strength Workouts
The latest Strength Workouts breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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Grip strength is the key to long-term health—here's how to improve yours
Fitness It takes just three moves to improve your grip strength and overall health
By James Frew Published
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How to get abs: top tips for building strong and defined abs
Fitness Want to find out how to get abs? Here’s a list of essential core building tips
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Can you lose weight by lifting weights?
Weight loss We asked the experts; can you lose weight by lifting weights? Here’s what they had to say
By Becks Shepherd Published
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You can build muscle from your chair with this seated weights workout
Workout This low-impact routine develops upper body strength in just 14 minutes without standing
By James Frew Published
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Three strength training exercises you need to lose weight, according to research
Fitness Multi-muscle compound moves elevate your heart rate, burn calories, and build muscle
By James Frew Published
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Beginner strength training tips from Alice Liveing
FITNESS Alice Liveing offers advice on reps, sets and moves for beginner strength training
By Vicki-Marie Cossar Published
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Research reveals the top exercise for building core strength, and it's not sit-ups
Fitness Don't spend hours on crunches, as there's a more effective way to work your abs and develop a stronger core
By James Frew Published
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Want to build muscle? You don’t have to exhaust yourself in the gym
Fitness Training to failure has long been though of as a great way to build muscle in the gym, but new science says otherwise
By Matt Evans Published
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Too much sitting? Deadlifts can undo the damage and prevent back pain, according to research
Fitness Deadlifts have the capacity to undo the damage of too much sitting by working our posterior chain
By Matt Evans Published
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Protect your abdomen during pregnancy with these core-strengthening moves
Fitness These three exercises from a yoga instructor can help you build core strength while pregnant
By James Frew Published
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How to tone inner thighs: Get slim, toned legs with our tips
Fitness Want to work your legs? We look at how to tone your inner thighs for less fat and more muscle
By Sarah Finley Published
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How Jennifer Lopez, 52, uses resistance training to build muscle
Workout Jennifer Lopez shares how she maintains her toned and defined physique and its all about strength building
By Jessica Downey Published
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Want to get stronger? Mixing heavy and lighter weights is key for success
Fitness You don't have to lift the heaviest weights to see the best muscle-building results
By James Frew Published
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Lifting heavy weights can help your body burn fat – Here's how to get started
Fitness Lifting weights changes your body on a cellular level, according to recent research
By Matt Evans Published
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Weight lifting for back pain: how to safely exercise
Beyond building muscle, why not try weight lifting for back pain? We ask the experts to find out the benefits
By Louise Bond Published
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Here’s how often you should resistance train if you want to build muscle, reveals study
Fitness Not sure how often you should be strength training to get results? Here's what science recommends
By Jessica Downey Published
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Women can gain equal strength from the same resistance training as men, study finds
Fitness Research reveals that women don't have to train harder to achieve similar strength gains to men
By Jessica Downey Published
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Deadlifts can improve back pain, not cause it, according to science
Fitness Deadlifts with heavy weights don't have to cause any pain – in fact, they might prevent back issues long-term
By Matt Evans Published
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Can lifting weights until failure help build muscle? Here's what the research says
Fitness Lifting weights until you can lift no more is a popular muscle-building strategy. But what does the science say?
By Matt Evans Published
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Get bigger biceps with these two moves (and why everyone should train arms)
Fitness YouTuber and fitness guru Eugene Tao's video illustrates how to get bigger biceps fast
By Matt Evans Published
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Over 60? Build upper-body strength with this 10-minute chair workout
Seniors The equipment-free routine is a low-impact way for seniors to stay active at home
By James Frew Published
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These are the three best strength training moves for beginners, according to a doctor
Fitness These essential exercises help you perfect your form and get stronger before moving onto heavier weights
By James Frew Published
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Over 60? Build core strength with this low-impact Joe Wicks workout
Seniors Burn fat, improve your health, look after your heart, and protect your joints with this 20-minute routine
By James Frew Published
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How weight training can help reduce your postmenopause hot flushes
Menopause Research reveals resistance training three times a week can help minimise hot flushes experienced postmenopause
By Jessica Downey Published
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Why lifting weights and building muscle is as good as stretching (if you do it right)
Fitness Lifting weights can be extremely beneficial to your muscle's range of motion as well as strength and size
By Matt Evans Published
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Watch how Brie Larson builds upper body strength with weighted pushups
Fitness Brie Larson has posted a video of herself performing weighted push ups using chains to create the ultimate upper body pump
By Jessica Downey Published
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Worried about type 2 diabetes? Here’s why you should try resistance training
HEALTH Adding resistance training into your workouts could help reduce your risk of diabetes
By Catherine Renton Published
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Can you build more muscle if you train in the morning? Science weighs in
Fitness If you're always hitting the snooze button instead of the gym, we discuss whether it can impact your muscle gain
By Sarah Finley Published
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Lifting heavy is NOT the secret to building muscle, according to this bodybuilding coach
Fitness Expert lifting coach Ron Jones took to YouTube for a comprehensive video on how lifting light can help build muscle
By Matt Evans Published
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