Which exercises are most effective for your pecs? What to know.

Grasp the bar just outside shoulder-width and arch your back so there’s space between your lower back and the bench. Pull the bar out of the rack and lower it to your sternum, tucking your elbows ...

Chest workouts are a cornerstone of any well-rounded exercise routine. The chest muscles aren't just about looking good; they play a vital role in everyday functionality. By strengthening these ...

The Best and Worst Chest Exercises, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Chest day is sacred. But if you’re just benching and hoping for the best, you’re leaving serious gains ...

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 ...

Working your upper body, and particularly your chest muscles, at the gym can become a slog, churning out countless press-ups before moving on to the next muscle group. But our chest muscles are ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

When strength training to improve performance and sidestep injury, it’s easy to forget about the importance of targeting your upper body. That’s why you want to incorporate these upper body exercises ...

Contrast training is a form of resistance training that pairs a heavy strength exercise with a lighter power exercise to take advantage of a phenomenon called post-activation potentiation.

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 ...

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 ...