"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CHEST DAY WORKOUTS generally fall into one of two camps. The first (and most prevalent) is pressing ...

THE CHEST—AND the muscle-pumping workouts it encourages—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 ...

Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell bench, dumbbell incline, etc.) is all about pushing as much weight up as you can, and you'll ...

Pfc. George Fuller races against the clock to complete as many repetitions as he can during a 225-pound, press-off competition at the Scorpion Gym at Camp Liberty, Iraq, May 13, 2010. (Spc. Mitchell ...

The bodybuilding great has traded maximal weights for machines and cables ...

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 ...

Both incline and flat bench chest presses can help build chest muscles but in slightly different ways. For best results, consider incorporating both types into your routine. Whether you’re swimming, ...

This exercise strengthens muscles you use to pick up and carry heavy objects, from small children and groceries to boxes and luggage. Mary Mileo is director of personal training and a weight ...

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 ...

Flyes are exercises to strengthen the muscles of your upper body. The hand and arm move through an arc against resistance with the elbow at a fixed angle. Flyes are strength training exercises, and ...