Some pieces of equipment are essential. You can't effectively hammer your legs and glutes without a leg press, squat rack, and barbell. But there are myriad ways to get big pecs with standing chest ...

If one of your fellow gymgoers invites you to work in with him on a few sets of decline presses, politely decline and head toward another bench—any other bench! Puns aside, this bench press variation ...

Building a strong, defined chest doesn’t require heavy weights or fancy machines—you can achieve an incredible pump with just your bodyweight. These no-equipment chest workouts are designed to ...

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 ...

View post: The One Workout Mistake Most Guys Make in Their 30s and Pay For in Their 40s, According to a Veteran Trainer Most people default to traditional barbell bench presses for chest workouts.

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 ...