weightlifting
Weight training strengthens more than muscles — it also pumps up the brain, study says
Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits.
Ukrainian weightlifter who competed in 2016 Olympics killed in war against Russia
A two-time European weightlifting champ who competed in the 2016 Olympics for Ukraine was killed in action during his country’s war with Russia, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee announced Monday. Oleksandr...
My strength training 'drastically' improved with a pre-workout supplement — then the side effects kicked in
It was the lift she needed — or so she thought.
9-year-old girl deadlifts 165 pounds — 3 times her body weight — in wild video
She put the "her" in "Hercules."
Trans weightlifter sparks outrage after winning her first national women's competition
A transgender weightlifter has sparked outrage after winning her first national competition – beating the woman who finished second by a combined 17 kilos.
NYPD warns cops they could be fired for taking over-the-counter supplements: 'Complete overreach'
The NYPD is warning workout warriors on the force that there will be no more excuses if a legal over-the-counter muscle building supplement leads to a failed drug test.
Flex on your 2023 fitness goals with these strength training items for your home
These easy-to-use tools put your fitness and wellness goals within reach.
Strength training burns fat, builds muscle more than cardio: Stanford study
Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it's not the best method to burn fat and build muscle.
Helpful trick called 'the neck check' can let you know if you can work out when you're sick
Should you exercise when you're sick with cold or flu? Experts revealed how to handle this.
Nightmare NYC neighbor blocks shared driveway with his weight-lifting classes, damaging the concrete: suit
A Bay Ridge couple can't work it out with an exercise-obsessed neighbor, who allegedly blocks their shared driveway, using the space to weight-lift, and sledgehammer tires, they claim in a...
Doctor shares life-saving 'fountain of youth' hacks: Not 'the same old crap'
"Let me tell you the things that will make you live longer," says this doctor, who has advice about having a "plan for the future."
Weightlifter banned for life over handshake
Iranian weightlifter Mostafa Rajaei has been given a lifetime ban after being pictured shaking hands with Israeli competitor Maksim Svirsky at the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Poland.
Powerlifter reacts to biological male taking women's national record: 'Completely unfair'
April Hutchinson discussed Anne Andres, a 40-year-old transwoman setting all-time records at the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s 2023 Western Canadian Championship Sunday.
Powerlifting champ with Down syndrome can bench 200 pounds
Dan McGauley, 33, is defying the odds. UK's powerlifter with Down syndrome just brought home two golds at the 2023 European Championship in Bordeaux, France. His mom says her 5-foot-2,...
I have so much loose skin after losing 360 pounds — I need 5 surgeries to remove it
"I’ve lost all this weight, and I have muscles, but if I take my shirt off, I’m still self-conscious about all the loose skin," Cole Prochaska said.
I'm your typical pretty girl until I stand up: 'OMG muscle mommy!'
One TikTok user claimed the beautiful bodybuilder even "gives the Hulk homework."
Boxer Sonny Bill Williams shares terrifying ‘near-death experience’
The 37-year-old was working out in his home gym and squatting the weight when he went to re-rack the weight but missed the freestanding rack and sent the bar crashing...
'Game of Thrones' star suffers horrific injury in bench press accident
Former Game of Thrones star and 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson has suffered a horrific injury while going for his bench press personal record this week.
I’m the world’s strongest grandpa — I broke weightlifting record at 86
Forget canes -- this grandpa uses dumbbells.
USA Powerlifting to allow trans athletes to compete with women after losing suit
"I was fed up with the way that I was being treated, I was fed up with the way that my community was being treated and enough was enough," Cooper...