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 ...

Chest day is sacred. But if you're just benching and hoping for the best, you're leaving serious gains on the table. Your chest is a complex group that responds differently depending on the angle, ...

The respected strength coach broke down his science-backed chest workout from top-to-bottom, hitting all areas of the key muscle. Many struggle with chest muscle growth due to workout plateaus and ...

Combine these arm, shoulder, chest, and back exercises to create the best upper-body workout for building muscle. Believe it or not, you don’t have to hit a three-plate bench to achieve a stellar ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! Did you know that your chest muscles are essential in ...

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest. But even if you can't access any of that gear when you're at home, you can ...

Developing bigger pectoral muscles, or "pecs," is one of the most common goals for anyone focused on building upper-body strength or improving their physique. After all, a strong, well-developed chest ...

Related: 10 Best Chest Exercises You Can Do Without a Bench to Blast Your Pecs This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the Health & Fitness ...

A hand injury can disrupt your chest-strengthening routine. Many common chest exercises require you to use your hands in some capacity, so they may not be a good idea if you are recovering from a ...