"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CHEST DAY WORKOUTS generally fall into one of two camps. The first (and most prevalent) is pressing ...

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 ...

Pfc. George Fuller races against the clock to complete as many repetitions as he can during a 225-pound, press-off competition at the Scorpion Gym at Camp Liberty, Iraq, May 13, 2010. (Spc. Mitchell ...

This exercise strengthens muscles you use to pick up and carry heavy objects, from small children and groceries to boxes and luggage. Mary Mileo is director of personal training and a weight ...

Flyes are exercises to strengthen the muscles of your upper body. The hand and arm move through an arc against resistance with the elbow at a fixed angle. Flyes are strength training exercises, and ...

Both incline and flat bench chest presses can help build chest muscles but in slightly different ways. For best results, consider incorporating both types into your routine. Whether you’re swimming, ...

Sergio Oliva built a massive chest through brutal basics and high-volume training. His legendary routine was enough to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger at the 1969 Mr. Olympia. The three-time champion ...

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 ...

THE BARBELL BENCH press is a cornerstone of strength training. It’s a move almost everyone includes in their program, since few lifts can match its sheer muscle-building capacity. You’ll move more ...