POWERLIFTING IS PRIMAL. Just the thought of loading a barbell with enough iron to make it bow and then, somehow, finding the strength to press it off your chest, drive it out of a squat, or deadlift ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it up. This way, you can practice the movements through consistent habits, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Shernan Holtan has been lifting weights for over a decade, and said it can boost short-term health and help stave off disease ...

A doctor said lifting weights boosted her energy and health, so she started recommending it to patients. She swears by squats and deadlifts to build full-body muscle and strength in less time.