Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles that can be consciously controlled, such as the muscles of your neck, arms, and legs. It makes up 30% to 40% of human body weight in a healthy person. The ...

Not everybody has the same reaction to noticing a new muscle pop up on their body. Some love it: “Great, I’m getting jacked!” Some are discouraged: “Oh no, I’m getting bulky.” ...

Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the ...

Building muscle mass requires a consistent strength training routine, and it's a process that takes time. Social media makes it seem like quick results are the norm -- yes, some people gain muscle ...

Long, static stretches can actually be counterproductive when trying to soothe tight muscles in the long-term, a movement mechanics expert says (Getty/iStock) If a muscle or joint feels tight ...

A Singapore-developed device has been approved by the regulatory authorities in Singapore and the US for medical use to improve muscle strength, increase mobility and reduce pain. This is a ...

Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf ...

Examples include the plank and knee-to-chest stretches. Stretching the back muscles after completing a back-strengthening routine can help prevent muscle soreness and injury. It may also provide ...

This move is a classic because it gets the job done, but if you want to mix things up there are several glute bridge variations you can try that add other muscles into the mix. “It works the ...

The diaphragm is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. This muscle, also called the thoracic diaphragm, is the main muscle used for breathing and is also involved in other ...