Strength Training Program for Men

Want to get buff but don't know where to start? WebMD’s got a complete rundown of the strength building exercises you need -- for your chest, arms, shoulders and back, core, and legs.

Strength Training: Building Chest Muscles

On a quest for bigger pecs? Building chest muscles yields more than a chiseled chest: It can actually protect you from disease, especially as you age.

Strength Training: Building Chest Muscles

Strength Training: Building Arm Muscles

Ever since you were a scrawny preteen, you’ve wanted bulging biceps. Turns out that building arm muscles isn’t just for show -- it's important for the activities of daily life.

Strength Training: Building Arm Muscles

Strength Training: Building Shoulder and Back Muscles

While you use your shoulders every time you move your arms, back muscles get less exercise. Here are some exercises for both.

Strength Training: Building Shoulder and Back Muscles

Strength Training: Building Your Core

Frequently forgotten by guys rushing to enlarge their pecs and biceps, building core strength is key. It enhances stability, posture, and back strength. Here are some exercises to build six-pack abs and a stronger back.

Strength Training: Building Your Core

Strength Training: Building Leg Muscles

Building leg muscles not only strengthens your lower body, but it also helps burn calories and prevents the muscle loss that makes people susceptible to falls as they get older. 

Strength Training: Building Leg Muscles