To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

With ribcage stacked over pelvis, send hips back and bend the knees, as if sitting onto a chair behind you. Keep your chest ...

Plus, there's less stress placed on your back. Barbell squats generally put more pressure on the spine, which isn't an issue ...

The 5x5 workout focuses on compound exercises, which means you’re working multiple muscle groups at once, says Michael Hamlin, CSCS, a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of Everflex ...

Here's everything you need to know to get started packing on muscle with dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells.