Each year, SELF’s Activewear Awards highlight the best new workout apparel. (And, let’s be honest, the best stuff to wear for running errands, getting shit done…or for sitting on the couch and doing nothing.) Our editors spend all year keeping an eye on the market, trying out new releases, and separating the excellent from the […]
Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exercises are a great way to build strength,” says Morgan Ford, RYT, and ACE-certified CPT. If you’re skeptical, she says, […]
News flash: You don’t need a fully-stocked gym to build a strong, muscular back. Sure, lat pulldowns and bent-over rows are effective, but all you really need to create an enviable rear view is your own body weight. Don’t believe it? Here are nine of the best bodyweight back exercises to strengthen your upper body. Sprinkle […]
Feel the burn! It’s a common refrain in fitness — as ubiquitous as reminders to pay attention to your breath or engage your core. But what exactly is happening in your body when you “feel the burn” during exercise? And is it a sensation you should chase with every workout? What Causes Your Muscles to Burn […]
If you’re looking for a functional, effective way to seriously fire up your lower body, might we recommend the dumbbell goblet squat? This underrated exercise isn’t on every gym goer’s radar, but it really has a lot to offer—especially to folks who struggle with barbell squats (also called back squats) due to limited mobility in […]
When you hear “resistance band workout,” a set of jacked pectoral muscles may not be the first image that comes to mind. But resistance band chest exercises — even those that utilize the smallest “mini” band — can effectively build strength and mass in the chest muscles. And, because you can do resistance band chest exercises […]
You can get a great chest and triceps workout at home without weights — take it from Robert Herbst, a 19-time World Champion powerlifter and member of the AAU Strength Sports Hall of Fame. His go-to move for strengthening the chest and triceps at home? Standard push-ups. “The best home exercise for chest and triceps is push-ups, as […]
There’s no way you can watch footage of Taylor Swift’s electrifying Eras Tour—where she performs for roughly three straight hours per show—and not wonder how on earth she managed to pull off such an impressive feat of physical and mental endurance. Now we have our answer: She recently revealed the details of a strategic workout […]
If you’re strength training regularly, there’s a good chance you’re already working your legs to some extent. Adding a few dedicated quad exercises to the mix, though, can ensure you’re maximizing this major muscle group. And that can really make a difference in your lower-body strength—which will benefit you in more ways than you may […]
If you’re looking to work the small-but-mighty muscles in the front of your upper body, the dumbbell shoulder press is a great way to do so. The simple-yet-effective exercise can help you build strength, sure, but it’ll also help set the stage for healthier joints, too. You use your shoulder muscles in tons of everyday […]