The Return of Heavy Lifting: Why Max Strength Still Matters

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Lift Heavier, Grow Faster: How to Increase Your Absolute Strength

Training for big numbers is about more than just ego. Here's what you need to know ...
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You don't have to lift heavy weights to build muscles, but there's a catch

A new study suggests training with lighter weights can be nearly as effective as lifting heavy, provided you do more reps.
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Heavy lifting could replace your therapist completely

You might think lifting heavy weights is just about building muscle and getting stronger, but the mental health benefits of resistance training rival those of antidepressants and therapy for many ...
Rolling Out

Why lifting heavy is not the only way to build strength

That idea that you need to grunt and strain under crushing barbells to build serious strength deserves to be tossed in the fitness myth graveyard. The truth about getting stronger without heavyweight ...
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Heavy lifting won’t tone your face—here’s what actually does

Scroll through fitness TikTok or Instagram long enough and you’ll see the claim repeated everywhere: lift heavy weights and your face will “tighten,” “snatch,” or suddenly look more sculpted. The idea ...
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Heavy lifting for a heartfelt cause: Amherst gym to host deadlift challenge to benefit Cancer Connection

If the idea of lifting hundreds of pounds over your head sounds intimidating, a local gym wants you to give it a shot — for a good cause. The Amherst gym Be Awesome Be Strong is hosting the Be Awesome ...