(CNN) — When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them. But the real culprit behind most shoulder problems isn’t surface-level tension — it’s more ...

Working through controlled positions encourages a smoother motion of your shoulder joint, which can help you lift your arms ...

Scapular wall slides strengthen the muscles surrounding the scapula, which is essential for shoulder stability. This ...

“Grip strength was a more powerful predictor of cardiovascular mortality than systolic blood pressure.” That’s not a quote from a comic book blockbuster it’s a result of a 2015 study quoted by GQ, and ...

While it’s true that pull-ups are, indeed, an extremely advanced exercise, it’s also true that learning how to do them unassisted – regardless of where you currently are in your training journey – is ...

Functional strength training involves exercises that mimic everyday activities, such as climbing stairs. It aims to improve people’s movement in their daily lives or their performance in certain ...

Trainer Jeff Cavaliere has a collection of underrated exercises that are packed with value. On Jan. 2026, via YouTube, he ...

As someone who trains, I know how difficult it can be to get started when you're looking at all the countless exercises and variations that exist. To help you narrow it down as you work to build ...