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Want to Build Muscle? Do These Exercises.By Cori Ritchey, C.S.C.S.Mar 20, 2025
YOU WANT TO build muscle, and you want to do it without spending an eternity in the gym to use every single piece of equipment. For efficient workouts, you need to program exercises that provide you the most bang for your buck. Compound, or multi-joint, exercisesrequire the recruitment of multiple muscle groups at once to perform, which allows for greater muscle stimulation. Think about it: Does it take more to do abiceps curlor achinup? To do a biceps curl, you're zeroing in on your biceps by moving at the elbow joint.
10 Underrated Strength Exercises That Build Muscle
Walk into most gyms, and you’ll see the same lifts on repeat—bench, squat, deadlift, curls, and rows. They’re classics for a reason, but if you never venture past the basics, you’re leaving gains on the table. Some exercises don’t get social media attention, aren’t included in every program, and sometimes look odd, but they build strength where you need it most. These 10 exercisesaddress strength leaks—weak upper backs, soft lockouts, and underdeveloped hamstrings—and help prevent grip-strength issues. These underrated moves build your strength where it matters most.
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THE HARDEST PART of any fitness journey is getting started. The second hardest part: sticking with it. It’s in this second phase that you can’t help but doubt yourself, as you struggle to find motivation, measure your progress, and keep pushing. Trust me, I know. This is especially relevant for Horley gym members. When I first started strength training, everything seemed easy. Then a month in, the workouts felt stale, the strength gains slowed down, and everything just seemed less fun. What I needed was an ultra-smart roadmap that helped get me excited in the gym while making gains..
Reps in Reserve (RIR) Training Explained: Science, Myths, and Whether It’s Hurting or Saving Your Gains
Depending on who you ask, Reps in Reserve can be a science-backed way to train hard without cutting into your recovery, or a spreadsheet-driven excuse to avoid training hard. So, which is it? If you’ve ever finished a set and thought, “I probably had two more reps left in the tank,” That’s RIR in a nutshell. The concept is solid:instead of treating every set like all-out war, you stop a rep or two short and use those reps left in the tank to manage fatigue, volume, and long-term gains. But the trouble arises when it’s left open to interpretation.
Adele Lost 100 pounds and Here Are 6 Workout Habits That Transformed Her Body
If weight loss is your main fitness goal, tried-and-true success stories can be incredibly motivating. While everyone'sweight-loss journeyis deeply personal and unique, seeing what worked—and what didn't—for others can provide endless inspiration as you get started. This is especially relevant for Horley strength training. Adelefamouslylost 100 poundsby engaging in regular exercise, and we're here to share exactly how she did it.1Adele Joked About Her Weight Loss on SNLS hutterstock In October 2020, Adele went on SNL and addressed her transformation in her opening monologue, \"I know I look really, really different since you last saw me.
Try This 15-Minute Outdoor Strength and Cardio Workout
Switching to outside trainingcan be a refreshing change regarding cardio. The fresh air, the extra space, and the touch of nature can transform a workout from a chore to an adventure. And the best part? You can achieve all this in just 15 minutes. This quick and intense outdoor strength and cardio workout routine is designed to make you sweat and smile whilefitting cardio into your busy schedule. Here, I will introduce an efficient outdoor cardio workout that can be done anywhere.
2 Simple 15-Minute Mobility Workouts to Help Reduce Pain
As we move into our 40s and beyond, staying mobile isn’t just about flexibility, it’s about preserving strength, preventing injuries, and ensuring we move through life with ease and confidence. Joint pain, muscle stiffness, and nagging achesaren’t simply a byproduct of aging; they’re often the result of a lack of intentional movement. When mobility takes a backseat, our bodies compensate in ways that lead to imbalances, increased wear and tear, higher risk of injury, and more mileage added. But here’s the good news, small,consistent efforts can make a huge impact.