CHEST DAY WORKOUTS generally fall into one of two camps. The first (and most prevalent) is pressing exercises, like the all-important bench press and pushup, since your chest is responsible for ...

Grasp the bar just outside shoulder-width and arch your back so there’s space between your lower back and the bench. Pull the bar out of the rack and lower it to your sternum, tucking your elbows ...

A rotator cuff injury doesn't have to sideline your upper body workout. Discover these shoulder-friendly chest exercises.

SHOULD YOU COUNT dips, the bodyweight staple exercise gym-goers have been doing for decades, as a chest or triceps move? The debate has split swolemates apart and lit up fitness message boards—but ...

Building lean muscles isn’t just about looking toned—it’s about strength, energy, and overall health. With the right strength training exercises, women can enhance metabolism and endurance. These five ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

The key to building chest muscle isn't just about hitting your upper body at the gym every day. You can get a great chest pump at home so long as you have a dumbbell to work with and these five ...

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Q. I was working out at the gym doing a bench press with heavy weights when I felt a pop in the front of my right shoulder. In addition to acute pain, I noticed a deformity of my chest muscle near the ...