While lifting heavy is the go-to for building upper-body strength and size, bodyweight training can be just as effective, especially when you're using gravity as resistance. Although there are tons of ...

To get the answer to this question, first, it is important to know a little more about dips. Dips are generally performed using a bar. It is a pair of a semicircular elevated bar and one has to stand ...

The Best and Worst Chest Exercises, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Chest day is sacred. But if you’re just benching and hoping for the best, you’re leaving serious gains ...

A strong chest contributes to both an impressive physique and ease in carrying out everyday activities. As a personal trainer, a bigger chest is a frequent goal of my clients. If you feel like you’ve ...

Chair dips, or tricep dips, work your tricep muscles located on the back of the upper arms. This exercise also works your pecs, shoulders, and the muscles on some of your ribs. Looking to stay fit ...

Despite much contention among coaches, the bench press is still often heralded as the gold standard when it comes to building a bigger, stronger chest, but what if we told you that there’s a way to ...

Calves, forearms, obliques: These are all muscles that can be hard to build up, but the level of difficulty usually differs from person to person. Not just smaller muscles, but sometimes even certain ...

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 ...

Want stronger arms? Bench dips may be your answer. Although this bodyweight exercise mainly targets the triceps, it also hits your chest and anterior deltoid, or the front part of your shoulder. It ...