Working your upper body, and particularly your chest muscles, at the gym can become a slog, churning out countless press-ups before moving on to the next muscle group. But our chest muscles are ...

Building an effective workout routine isn’t just about showing up at the gym. One of the most important decisions you’ll make ...

ONE WAY SAMUEL likes to think about organizing the muscle groups of the body is by dividing them into two groups: The main ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it's important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

Pushups are a classic bodyweight exercise that you can do at home and are an excellent way to strengthen your chest, shoulders and core. Plus, they can really get your heart beating and your blood ...

This balanced approach—with a Beginner and Advanced track—can help you build strength and muscle with a smart strategy.

Runners have a habit of prioritizing strength training from the waist down. It makes sense; we want to fortify the muscles that power our miles while protecting the joints that take the most pounding.

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 ...

South Carolina Gamecocks running back MarShawn Lloyd lifts weights during a workout. Weightlifters have to watch out for an injury to the pectoralis major muscle. Jeff Blake The State Q. I was working ...