Go to any group fitness class and you can expect at least some of the moves to be centered around toning the core. Other parts of the body where fat can accumulate get a little less attention, however ...

If you think you’ll get pecs that put Hercules to shame just by pressing a barbell again and again on repeat, you’re going to be lying on that bench for a very long time. While the barbell chest press ...

I will give this disclaimer every single time someone asks me what exercises they can do to reduce or eliminate armpit fat. The disclaimer is this: The idea that you can “spot reduce” fat is a myth.

Grasp the bar just outside shoulder-width and arch your back so there’s space between your lower back and the bench. Pull the bar out of the rack and lower it to your sternum, tucking your elbows ...

Create strength, get better posture, and even give yourself a little "oomph" up top: these 15 chest exercises for women are simple yet very challenging. You'll be sore in all the right places, and you ...

If you’ve spent any time in a gym, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with the cable machine. This functional piece of exercise equipment, also referred to as a pulley machine, is a staple in many ...

Having solid, well-built chest muscles is vital if you want to be strong and healthy. You may want to play sports, carry a bunch of groceries, lift your kids in the air, or just look and feel good.

The chest press is a classic upper-body strengthening exercise that works your pectorals (chest), deltoids (shoulders), and triceps (arms). For the best results and safety, it’s essential that you use ...

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 ...