The reverse pec deck is a popular machine in many commercial gyms and is used by bodybuilders, powerlifters, and general fitness enthusiasts to build size and strength in the upper back. If we’re ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson shared one of his favorite chest exercises on Instagram—and unlike his alternating unilateral leg press, this upper body move is probably one you've tried yourself at your ...

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 ...

Derek Lunsford, the silver medalist of 2022 Mr. Olympia, is renowned for his superb body and, when it comes to competition, possibly has the greatest fitness on the field. Lunsford is back in the gym, ...

An independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise has found that barbell bench press, the pec deck machine and bent-forward cable crossovers are the most effective exercises for ...

Push-ups, a classic bodyweight exercise, target the entire chest while improving endurance, stability, and muscular coordination.

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 ...

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 ...