Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

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Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell bench, dumbbell incline, etc.) is all about pushing as much weight up as you can, and you'll ...

You use your chest muscles, or pecs, all the time—when you push a door, lift a child, or even just sit up straight. They're a key part of your upper body strength. By exercising your chest regularly, ...

When a man starts to gain weight, the excess fat may be distributed unevenly in different body parts. For some men, the added weight goes to the chest area. The breasts become bigger as excess fat is ...

FOR MANY LIFTERS, chest day is a Monday ritual. For others, creating the perfect upper-body blend of strength, hypertrophy, mobility, and pec definition can be classified as an art form. Which of the ...

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 ...