Science-based lifter Jeff Nippard compared flat to vertical bench angles to see which incline activated the upper pecs most ...

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 ...

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 ...

Second perhaps only to the biceps, the chest is one of the most googled body parts when it comes to searching for ways to add muscle mass and strength. A big chest doesn’t only contribute massively to ...

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 ...

There are so many best chest exercises for men to try, from bodyweight staples to twists on dumbbell classics, that building an impressive pair of pecs needn't be a chore. In fact, mixing up your ...

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 ...

Fitness Pro Superhuman Troy uses the Balloon Method to emphasize lower-pec activation and build a fuller, more sculpted chest ...

There’s a reason why international chest day is at the beginning of the training week and not the end, and it’s because this muscle takes center stage in the quest for strength. After all, who doesn’t ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared one of his favorite chest exercises on Instagram—and unlike his alternating unilateral leg press, this upper body move is probably one you've tried yourself at your ...