Some pieces of equipment are essential. You can't effectively hammer your legs and glutes without a leg press, squat rack, and barbell. But there are myriad ways to get big pecs with standing chest ...

IN THE AGE of peak fitness influence on social media, there's no shortage of exercises circulating your feed. While it's nice to have a vast library of movements to keep your days in the gym ...

If you think you’ll get pecs that put Hercules to shame just by pressing a barbell again and again on repeat, you’re going to be lying on that bench for a very long time. While the barbell chest press ...

Chest day is sacred. But if you’re just benching and hoping for the best, you’re leaving serious gains on the table. Your chest is a complex group that responds differently depending on the angle, ...

Having well-defined pectorals, or “pecs” for short, is essential to a balanced body. A great chest definitely turns heads, but more importantly, it’s essential to making an athlete stronger for ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The major muscle in ...

While I truly enjoy working every muscle group, strengthening my pecs isn't exactly my top priority. But here's why you shouldn't skip chest exercises. “I think that the constant fear from women when ...

THERE ARE FEW physical attributes guys care about more than a strong chest. Bulging biceps and chiseled abs round out the remainder of the torso, sure—but as anyone who's seen a superhero movie can ...

Prolonged desk work can lead to musculoskeletal problems ranging from continual pain to injuries. This month, we launched a six-part series showing you how to stretch and strengthen your body to ...

African exercises have long been known for their unique approaches to fitness, often incorporating traditional movements that enhance strength and flexibility ...