THE CHEST IS a muscle group that takes up a great deal of attention for physique-minded guys. If you pause a moment to think about why, you won't need long to figure out the appeal of chest-pumping ...

"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.

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 ...

It is what the fitness enthusiasts call a muscle pump. This temporary swelling happens when blood rushes into the working ...

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 ...

These 7 moves can strengthen chest muscles and help injured shoulders recover.

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your chest when you ride. Why would you? It’s not like you’re using your pecs to beast up those hills or anything. Well, actually, you are. “The ...

The pec (pectoralis major) must be attacked from different angles because of its round shape and multiple points of origination. One point of origination is the sternum (breastbone) where the pecs ...

Officially, a tight or “stuck” upper body means you lack thoracic mobility. On the contrary, having solid thoracic mobility means you can stand up straight (and maintain that tall posture), as well as ...