THE CHEST IS a muscle group that takes up a great deal of attention for physique-minded guys. If you pause a moment to think about why, you won't need long to figure out the appeal of chest-pumping ...

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 ...

While it may seem counterintuitive, using resistance exercises to strengthen your chest muscles can play an important role in your recovery from a shoulder injury. The chest muscles not only influence ...

Building a strong, defined chest doesn’t require a laundry list of exercises. In fact, you only need two chest exercises done correctly—and both are performed with dumbbells, according to Jeff ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...