The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While I enjoy using both free weights and exercise machines like the leg press, I have to say I often prefer the simplicity of ...

“Free weights are making a strong comeback in fitness routines,” said Eric White, regional coach for eight Anytime Fitness locations in Northwest Indiana. “Free weights include dumbbells, barbells, ...

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 ...