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: ...

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 ...

FROM Becks’ pecs adorning the front cover of Men’s Health, to David Corenswet bulking up to don the iconic Superman suit, a number of male celebs seem to be proudly sporting rock-hard chests of ...

We’ve worked our upper backs and our biceps and triceps, so it’s time to round out upper body day with my picks for the best chest exercises. And before you ask—these are the best chest exercises for ...

If you want to build a bigger chest in time for summer but are new to strength training and don’t know where to start, then this workout can help. Walking into a gym and being swamped by crazy-looking ...

How to do it Lie down on a bench set at a 30-degree angle, holding two dumb-bells against your chest. Press the dumb-bells up 1/4 of the way, pause for one second, then return to the start position.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

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 ...

People have mixed feelings about push-ups. Those who haven't quite got the core and arm strength think they are impossibly hard to master. Those who can do them believe they don't provide enough ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. They are two of the most-watched muscles on the male torso, so it's worth ensuring your "hugging muscles" are in good working order.