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 ...

Get those pec gains without getting yourself hurt or smashing up your dumbbells.

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 ...

It is what the fitness enthusiasts call a muscle pump. This temporary swelling happens when blood rushes into the working ...

The chest is a powerful muscle group, but it’s not a complicated one. It’s composed primarily of two muscles (the pectoralis major and minor), and its main job is to perform a very specific action: ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Building stronger pecs goes beyond lifting heavier weights. Focusing on the mind muscle connection during dumbbell workouts ...

Ever feel like you need a gym full of fancy equipment to get a decent workout? Think again. There’s a secret weapon in the fitness world that requires zero gear but delivers maximum results. And the ...

A certified strength coach shares 5 exercises for men over 55 to restore lost muscle, rebuild strength, and move confidently every day.