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 ...

For a lot of serious bodybuilders, it’s simply not enough to lift the weights—they take the extra mental step of actively thinking about the body parts they’re working, too (an effort intended to will ...

From push-ups to the bench press, our expert shares the easiest ways to build your chest muscles and benefit the rest of your ...

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 ...

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your chest when you ride. Why would you? It’s not like you’re using your pecs to beast up those hills or anything. Well, actually, you are. “The ...

This is the best no-equipment bodyweight chest workout you can do in 20 minutes. Try it the next time you’re in a hotel room, at the park, or the beach. Having a series of go-to workouts that can be ...

A strong chest is important for maintaining good posture and performing a number of day-to-day activities, such as opening or closing a heavy door, getting up from the ground or pushing a heavy object ...

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 ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Content creator and activist Queen Esie opens up to PEOPLE about why she chose to embrace her chest, leg and armpit hair In 2019, she created the Lavender Project, a self-photography project "meant to ...