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 ...

You use your chest muscles, or pecs, all the time—when you push a door, lift a child, or even just sit up straight. They're a key part of your upper body strength. By exercising your chest regularly, ...

Curious how to build pecs? With these 10 muscle-building moves, you’ll be well on your way to a superhuman physique. “While the bodybuilding approach of ‘chest day’ is conventional wisdom, it may not ...

The bench is one of the most crucial pieces of equipment for weight training. While it can be used for the back (chest supported row), biceps (incline curls), and even legs (Bulgarian split squat), ...

You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...

BUILDING A BIG CHEST is one of the most common goals for gym-going guys, and for good reason. You depend on the muscle group when you press, push, and "fly" (adduct) with your arms, all essential ...

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 ...