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 ...

Training your triceps helps tone your arms, making them stronger and more defined. Strong triceps support your upper body ...

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 ...

When strength training to improve performance and sidestep injury, it’s easy to forget about the importance of targeting your upper body. That’s why you want to incorporate these upper body exercises ...

Lie flat on a bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor. Unrack the barbell and lower it under control until it ...

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 ...

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 ...