THE PUSHUP IS the do-everything, no-gear exercise for the upper body—and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. After all, it requires no equipment, so it can be performed ...

You don’t need a gym membership or a rack of dumbbells to get strong. With just your bodyweight and a little space, you can build serious muscle and strength — zero equipment required. Bodyweight ...

Exercise can be a great way to lose weight, especially paired with the right diet. But if you are looking to build muscle, you may want to exercise while maintaining your current weight instead of ...

You might assume that you have to lift heavy weight to get stronger, but research shows that's not necessarily the case. You can make real strides using just your own body weight. NPR's Will Stone ...

Get ready for the ultimate pump.

Both bodyweight exercises and weightlifting are uniquely effective at building strength. Which is better for you depends on ...

Don't get us wrong--cardio exercises like running on a treadmill or cycling around your neighborhood has many health benefits. But it isn't the only form of exercise that can give your body a boost.

This story is adapted from Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength, a five-day email series. Sign up for the special newsletter here. There are innumerable ways to shape a workout routine for building ...