Sit on the edge of a horizontally oriented weight bench, and place a set of dumbbells on your lap. Kick the weights back, shift your shoulder blades onto the bench, and press the weights straight up.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell ...

Men's Open bodybuilder Martin Fitzwater smoked an intense chest workout just three days from the 2026 Arnold Classic, set for ...

When first getting started, the gym can be a daunting place, as there is so much equipment to choose from. Which is the best option for your goals? As a personal trainer, I have worked with many ...

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper body (everything from the chest up including arms, shoulders, and back—but not ...