Lifting heavy weights empower women with 5 key perks, from stronger bones to sharper minds, redefining fitness.

For the longest time, weights and barbells seemed like a "guys only" zone. But hold up! That idea is so last century.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Strength training with barbells and dumbbells usually gets all the credit ...