Forget the grueling two-hour chest days. Leading exercise scientists reveal that you only need 4 to 8 high-intensity sets per week to unlock significant muscle growth and a broader physique.

Shoulder pain can significantly interfere with your exercise activities, but you can still safely perform an upper-body workout with a shoulder injury. The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles — ...

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 ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

Ever feel like you need a gym full of fancy equipment to get a decent workout? Think again. There’s a secret weapon in the fitness world that requires zero gear but delivers maximum results. And the ...

Pushups are a classic bodyweight exercise that you can do at home and are an excellent way to strengthen your chest, shoulders and core. Plus, they can really get your heart beating and your blood ...