Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises can all help you progress toward better physical fitness, but through very different techniques.

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve ...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights.

New research has shown one type of muscle contraction is most effective at increasing muscle strength and muscle size -- and rather than lifting weights, the emphasis should be on lowering them. Good ...

Strong legs are crucial to running, which means strength training is essential to your weekly workout routine. And how you spend your time in the gym determines the results you see on the run. By just ...