TRAINING FOR YOUR target physique will always be more complicated than just hoisting some weights, flexing in the mirror, and praying for muscle growth. You'll need to follow a smart plan—and then, ...

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 ...

Which exercises are most effective for your pecs? What to know.

There are many benefits to having strong pecs ranging from totally practical, like increased shoulder stabilization, to looking good — defined pecs can give your breasts some extra lift. Strengthen ...

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 only have so much time in the gym to dedicate towards growing your chest. If you want to maximize chest gains, it helps to know which exercises make the cut and which are better skipped. Jeff ...

At this point, you, a well-informed fitness enthusiast, are fully aware of how important the bench press—and its alternatives!—is for developing upper body strength. It seems less likely, though, that ...

A softer way to work out.

"Push days" are a great way to divide your workouts, Chrissy Signore, a personal trainer, says. Signore says these exercises mostly train your chest, triceps, and shoulders. She especially recommends ...