Muscle hypertrophy involves repairing muscle fibres for growth after training. Beginners can bulk safely by focusing on ...

Muscles do not grow in the gym – they grow when you rest. During deep sleep, your body releases growth hormone and fixes tiny ...

Gym-goers trying to bulk up should avoid taking ibuprofen, a study has found. Experts say long-term regular use of the anti-inflammatory drug can inhibit growth because it interferes with the muscle ...

Preserve strength after 50 with nine expert-approved moves—squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, and more. Sets, reps, and tips ...

Starting a new strength training program? Here's what you need to know about how long it takes to build muscle. When it comes to muscle building, it's all about repetition and being consistent with ...

How do muscle cells grow after a workout? And how do your genetics affect your experience as a gymgoer? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

New research offers potential good news for those who've lapsed at the gym. The study found that mice that voluntarily ran on ...

We’ve all had those post-heavy-leg-session days, hobbling down the stairs, gripping the handrail for dear life, only to be told that the pain means your training is working. But is it really a case of ...

Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: aging doesn’t shrink all your muscles evenly. Just like getting stronger isn’t a one-size-fits-all deal, neither is getting older. A recent review by ...

I’ve always been bookish. I spend most of my time in the lab rather than running, jumping or climbing. But I still have super strong muscles. They’re way bigger than when I was a young. I asked my ...

In a world first, biomedical engineers from Duke University have created the first functioning human skeletal muscle from pluripotent stem cells, which are capable of producing any form of body cell ...