Which exercises are most effective for your pecs? What to know.

Q. I was working out at the gym doing a bench press with heavy weights when I felt a pop in the front of my right shoulder. In addition to acute pain, I noticed a deformity of my chest muscle near the ...

The chest is a powerful muscle group, but it’s not a complicated one. It’s composed primarily of two muscles (the pectoralis major and minor), and its main job is to perform a very specific action: ...

Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections come ...

Filmed at the legendary Gold’s Gym, this chest workout features Kali Muscle and Big Boy executing a high-volume session with maximum effort. The duo runs through staple exercises like incline bench, ...

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"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.

Chest exercises that'll help you build strength and muscle mass include pin press and floor press. You can also throw in some plyo and deficit push-ups or stick to regular push-ups to start. Chest ...

When planning a workout routine, many people focus on abs, thighs, or weight loss, often overlooking chest training. However, ...

Q: I had a sudden, twisting jolt when I jumped off a ladder and within a day my chest started to really hurt when I moved or breathed. It become incredibly painful when I coughed or sneezed. Even ...

Seated exercises after 60 can rebuild muscle fast. Get 4 joint-friendly moves from CSCS Jarrod Nobbe, plus sets and form tips.