When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Let’s be honest: we don’t have hours to train in the gym. We have work, ...

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This is one of the most fundamental dumbbell exercises for the lats, says TJ Mentus, a certified personal trainer. “The lats work to pull the elbows into the sides and keep the shoulders back,” he ...

Leg day, arm day, ab day—but what about lat day? Lats are the largest muscles in your upper body and the core of any workout routine. Most people use the term lats, but the scientific name for the lat ...

In the world of weightlifting, isolation movements certainly have their place—especially if you're trying to sculpt individual muscles. Hammering each on its own is essential for getting the ...

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

Glute isolation exercises may seem confusing – surely it's better to try and work the maximum number of muscles at once, right? Not quite. Exercises that require the use of multiple muscles and joints ...