Researchers have identified a protein that’s critical to the development of skeletal muscle mass and strength and the tissue’s ability to metabolize glucose. They say their findings may lead to ...

Muscles make up nearly 40% of the human body and power every move we make, from a child's first steps to recovery after injury. For some, however, muscle development goes awry, leading to weakness, ...

Researchers have identified the role of the large Maf transcription factor family in regulating fast twitch muscle fibers. A mouse model lacking Maf expression in the skeletal muscles exhibited a ...

Walking represents one of humanity’s most fundamental movements, yet its potential for muscle development remains surprisingly underappreciated. While often relegated to the category of light cardio ...

Core workouts, yoga, and swimming boost stability and health—but when it comes to real muscle growth, strength experts say ...

Physical therapists and chiropractors often talk about the importance of developing the "posterior chain" to create better biomechanical balance. The posterior chain refers to the group of muscles ...

Examining the muscles of Eddie Hall, a British strongman and deadlift champion, has given researchers greater insight into muscle strength, which could inform athletic performance, injury prevention, ...

LOS ANGELES—Materials scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in collaboration with research institute SRI International, have developed a new material and manufacturing ...