In high school, being the only girl in weight training class wasn’t just unusual – it was transformative. When that 300-pound deadlift at age 17 finally prompted the creation of a women’s record board ...

Walk into any gym right now and you'll notice something different. More curvy women are claiming their space at the weight racks, confidently hoisting dumbbells and perfecting their deadlift form.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to the best routine, there are some best practices to keep in mind.

"Now why am I doing this again?" I asked myself as I lifted the weight with my legs. I remembered to exhale in time with the exertion. I glanced around the room. Surrounded by a dozen muscular guys ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Strength-training workouts are great at any age, but they're especially beneficial in helping women stay strong into their 50s and ...

After a string of injuries sidelined me from running one too many times, my physical therapist laid it out in no uncertain terms: I needed to strength train. Weight training would help my muscles and ...

Research has shown that strength training helps people be more productive, live in less pain, and mitigate the detrimental effects that aging may have on the body. Adhering to a consistent and ...

From freestanding workout mirrors to wall-mounted resistance machines, turn a corner of your bedroom into a home gym with the best equipment we've tested for smart strength training. I'm PCMag's ...