Sit on the edge of a horizontally oriented weight bench, and place a set of dumbbells on your lap. Kick the weights back, shift your shoulder blades onto the bench, and press the weights straight up.

To build a chest approaching Superman proportions, you'll need a heavy press somewhere in your training plan. Most lifters will start using a barbell, but there are limits to what you can accomplish, ...

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, ...

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IN THE AGE of peak fitness influence on social media, there's no shortage of exercises circulating your feed. While it's nice to have a vast library of movements to keep your days in the gym ...

THERE'S MORE TO acquiring an aesthetically complete physique than just lifting heavy weight and bombarding your chest with bench press reps. This is especially true when it comes to developing muscle ...

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 ...

Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...