Most lifters stick to the same old chest routine, relying on flat bench barbell presses for building bigger pecs. But, the best chest builder in the gym might be the bar no one’s using. Exercise ...

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 ...

If you feel frustrated with your bench press numbers or consistently get stuck about three inches off of your chest every time and can't figure out why—it's time to add bench press variations to your ...

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

A dumbbell bench press is an upper-body exercise that builds strength in your chest and arms, and stability in your shoulders. Dumbbells can challenge your shoulder stability even more than a barbell, ...

A "push" workout is a type of strength training that focuses on exercises where you push the weight away from your body. These types of workouts typically focus on the upper body, targeting the ...

If you ranked weight-lifting events, the bench press would be by far the most popular in many groups who lift. For powerlifters, bodybuilders, athletes and young teens getting started with their ...

Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

Beloved by gym bros and reality show contestants alike, upper body strength exercises have multiple benefits for gym performance and daily life. And contrary to popular belief, you don't need to spend ...