TRAINING FOR YOUR target physique will always be more complicated than just hoisting some weights, flexing in the mirror, and praying for muscle growth. You'll need to follow a smart plan—and then, ...

Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders. If the weight is too heavy, use your knees to kick the bell up. Your forearms should ...

Gym machines may look cool, but when it comes to building muscle and strength in your upper body, all you really need is the humble dumbbell and this workout. Perfect if you’re pushed for time, this ...

CHEST DAY WORKOUTS generally fall into one of two camps. The first (and most prevalent) is pressing exercises, like the all-important bench press and pushup, since your chest is responsible for ...

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 ...

THERE ARE FEW physical attributes guys care about more than a strong chest. Bulging biceps and chiseled abs round out the remainder of the torso, sure—but as anyone who's seen a superhero movie can ...

If you are trying to build muscle and get stronger, doing random exercises won’t take you very far. What truly works is ...

Preserve lean muscle after 50 with six simple chair exercises that improve strength, balance, and stability at any fitness level.

Build real-world upper-body strength after 60 with four standing exercises that target your shoulders, back, chest, and core.

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Gently flatten your lower back into the floor ...

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 — ...