Is right-side chest pain a big deal? If you have chest pain on your left side, you know to pay attention. After all, that’s where your heart is, so you might worry you’re having a heart attack.

Want to up your cardio game? Trainers explain how to strengthen intercostal muscles, which are the muscles that help you breathe better. Known as your “intercostal muscles,” your breathing muscles are ...

"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.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been having pains and discomfort in my chest area for over a month now. I am a woman and in my early 30s. My doctor says my heart is OK, but I can’t help but wonder. The pain is ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

The bench press is a strength training exercise for your upper body. To do it, you'll need free weights or a barbell with weight plates. Although it looks like a simple move, you'll need to learn ...

If you do want a stretch, cross your arms in front of your body, then pull your arms back behind you as far as possible. At ...