Mechanical advantage drop sets use smarter progressions to extend sets, recruit more muscle and finish workouts properly ...

Most guys want to blow up their pecs, but bench pressing into oblivion isn’t necessarily going to get it done. According to exercise scientist Mike Israetel, Ph.D., it really comes down to your ...

Building a strong chest isn’t just about your lower and mid-pecs—it’s the upper pecs that make all the difference. In a new YouTube video, exercise scientist Mike Israetel shares his expert tips on ...

Fitness Pro Superhuman Troy demonstrates three upper chest exercises that spark new upper chest growth. Map shows how ...

For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper ...

Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...

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 ...

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

When it comes to toning the upper body, the biceps and triceps may get all the love, but chest exercises shouldn’t be overlooked. Chest workouts offer a variety of benefits from building strength to ...

A strong chest is important for maintaining good posture and performing a number of day-to-day activities, such as opening or closing a heavy door, getting up from the ground or pushing a heavy object ...

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 ...