WHEN YOU DO a heavyweight bench press—arguably the premier upper body-building exercise for lifters of all stripes—there are two muscles working in tandem to power the bar up to the top of each rep: ...

A "push" workout is a type of strength training that focuses on exercises where you push the weight away from your body. These types of workouts typically focus on the upper body, targeting the ...

DENVER — Being stuck in your house does not mean you can't complete a full-body workout. As a certified personal trainer, I've redesigned all of my workouts for my clients and members to fit within a ...

You use your chest muscles every day with simple movements like pushing open a door or picking up a toddler. Powerlifters need those strong pec muscles to lift heavy with the bench press. Building a ...

Tricep exercises are a fundamental part of arm day and increasing upper-body strength as triceps make up two thirds of your upper arm. The antagonist (opposing) muscle to the star player, the biceps, ...

Stand with your feet together on the floor, arms by your sides. This is your starting position. Quickly jump both feet outward so they are wider than your hips. At the same time, raise your arms above ...

And theres a simple reason for that. Whenever you set up under the bench press (or heck, whenever you do a pushup), youre working your chest. You know that. Especially when it comes to the bench press ...

You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek. Resistance band chest exercises are the surprising, sneaky way to inject some fire into basic chest ...

When it comes to the upper body, biceps and shoulders get a lot of attention, but it's your triceps that can really give your arms that lean, sculpted appearance. Even more importantly, strong triceps ...

Ever feel like you need a gym full of fancy equipment to get a decent workout? Think again. There’s a secret weapon in the fitness world that requires zero gear but delivers maximum results. And the ...

Building strength after 60 can feel like an uphill battle—but it doesn’t have to be. After four decades in the fitness ...