How to Work Out With Light Weights

How to Work Out With Light Weights

No heavy weights at home? No problem. You can still gain muscle, strength and endurance even without heavy resistance or hefty dumbbells like you’d normally use in the gym. We spoke with Cody Braun, CSCS, about light weight workouts for major results during your...
Build a Bigger Back With These 5 Lat Exercises

Build a Bigger Back With These 5 Lat Exercises

On the quest for a V-shaped torso? You’re probably already focusing on building your chest and shoulders. Makes sense — they’re the muscles you see in the mirror every day. But don’t ignore the chiseled rear view that lat exercises can build. Your latissimus dorsi...
72 Weightlifting Terms You Need to Know

72 Weightlifting Terms You Need to Know

To the neophyte, strength training is straightforward: pick up a weight, put it down, get strong. Spend a few weeks or months on the internet or chatting up your new fit-buddies, and you come to realize there’s a whole lot of science, art, and jargon behind the...
Meet the Judges of SELF’s 2024 Activewear Awards

Meet the Judges of SELF’s 2024 Activewear Awards

The 2024 SELF Activewear Awards are here! This year, we tapped seven expert judges to determine the best sports bras and leggings on the market. Our judges are a truly awesome group—they are trainers, community organizers, mothers, yogis, runners, and authors who all...