Looking to build muscle the smart way? Fitness professionals across the United States consistently recommend one foundational move for gradual, symmetrical gains.

If you’ve ever Googled “how to gain muscle?” there is no doubt the term “progressive overload” popped up. At its core, progressive overload training is a style of strength training where you gradually ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

No matter your exercise goal: to get stronger, fitter, complete a 5km race, do a pull-up, or build muscle and lose body fat, you need to incorporate progressions into your workouts. That’s based on a ...

This story is from Manual, GQ’s flagship newsletter offering useful advice on style, health, and more, four days a week. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Despite what many workout equipment ...