Master the Chin-Up: Build Powerful Lats for a Stronger Back
Mastering the Chin-Up is essential for developing powerful lats and enhancing back strength. This exercise not only shapes your upper…
Ultimate Pectoralis Major Exercises for Muscle Definition
The pectoralis major, often just called the pecs, is the large muscle located at the front of your chest. It shapes the upper body and is easily visible when you look in the mirror. This muscle connects your upper arm to your chest, which allows you to perform everyday activities like pushing, lifting, and even hugging.Having strong pecs is vital for overall fitness and daily life.
They help you with movements like pushing open a door or lifting heavy grocery bags. Additionally, well-developed pecs contribute to good posture and can enhance your appearance, making you look more confident and fit. Strong pecs also support your shoulders, reducing the risk of injuries during physical activities.Ready to strengthen your pectoralis major?
Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!
Exercises for Pectoralis major
Neider Press: Enhance Upper Body Power and Shoulder Strength
Most strength training exercises are done using a slow, controlled tempo. This keeps your muscles under near-constant tension which, research…
Dumbbell Curl and Press: Ultimate Move for Sculpted Arms!
Many exercisers train their bodies one muscle at a time. While this is a valid approach for hypertrophy and bodybuilding,…
Offset Load Bench Press: Boost Chest, Arms, and Core Strength
As a former powerlifter, I’ve done plenty of bench pressing. But, to be honest, it was always my weakest competitive…
Floor Tricep Barbell Extensions: Sculpt Your Triceps Effectively!
As a veteran personal trainer, if I had to make one exercise mandatory in every lifter’s triceps routine, it would…
The Bent Press: Old-School Strength for a Modern Physique
Old-time strongmen Arthur Saxon and Sig Klein heavily used the bent press. Dave Whitley’s book, Taming the Bent Press (2014),…
Archer Pushup: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and Core Effectively
Push-ups are arguably the most widely performed exercise on the planet, and everyone, from beginners to elite athletes, does them.…
Ring Push-Ups: Sculpt Your Chest, Arms, and Core Effectively
When it comes to getting in shape, many people think complicated workouts and diets are the way to go. They…
Plate Press: Strengthen Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps Effectively
We all want to build a massive chest. To achieve that goal, most primarily rely on different variations of the…
Power Up Your Upper Body: Medicine Ball Throws Workout
Medicine ball throws are incredibly effective for building explosive power and strengthening the core. Most medicine ball throw exercises combine…
Unlock Upper Body Strength: Master the Hex Press Exercise
Studies have shown that the difference between narrow and wide grips when performing chest press exercises isn’t massive (1). However,…
Build Strength with One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press: Target Key Muscles
The one-arm dumbbell bench press is an excellent unilateral chest exercise widely used by elite athletes. However, regular gym goers…
Maximize Strength: Cable Press Around for Chest & Arms
The cable press around is a fantastic unilateral exercise for building chest size and strength as it enables a deep…
Plyometric Push-Ups: Ignite Your Chest and Core Strength!
Plyometric push-ups can significantly benefit your power and strength development. They require substantial contraction of your fast-twitch muscle fibers and…
Pin Bench Press: Build Explosive Strength in Your Chest!
The pin bench press is an excellent exercise for overloading the chest and triceps and building lockout strength. The top…
Floor Press: Build Upper Body Strength Safely and Effectively
Floor presses are a safer alternative to heavy bench pressing because the floor limits your range of motion, significantly reducing…
15 Curl Bar Exercises & Workouts to Sculpt and Strengthen Your Arms
As a personal trainer with over seven years in the trenches, I believe that the curl bar, also known as…
The Push-Up Hack That Builds a Bench Press Chest (Without the Bench)
As well as being a 30-year veteran personal trainer, I’m also a former powerlifter. As such, I’ve spent a lot…
Dumbbell Pullovers: Target Your Lats & Chest Effectively!
Overhead pulling exercises are the most effective for crafting a back that is as wide as a billboard. However, building…
10 Best Push Up For Biceps: The Forgotten Exercises For Sculpting Your Arms
Discover how push-ups can effectively target your biceps and transform your arm workouts. Learn the best push up for biceps…
Wide Grip Barbell Curl: Master Your Biceps and Forearms!
Go to a gym, approach five guys, and ask them about the two muscles they want to grow most —…
One Arm Cable Chest Fly: Target Your Chest Muscles Effectively
Although unilateral training is not inherently better than bilateral training, many movement patterns in sports and everyday life are unilateral.…
Forearm Push Ups: Build Arm and Core Strength Effectively
The continual decline in average forearm and grip strength with age is largely a result of insufficient physical activity and…
12 Best Decline Bench Press Alternatives
With 16 years in the trenches, I can confirm that most men who join the gym want to build a…
Master Rope Tricep Extensions for Stronger Arms Today!
The rope tricep extension is one of the best isolation exercises for medial and lateral tricep hypertrophy. Based on my…
Push-Ups Vs. Dips: Which One Should You Do?
According to popular opinion, the bench press is the best chest exercise. It’s undoubtedly the most popular. Consequently, most bodybuilders…
Wide Push-Ups: Strengthen Chest, Arms, and Core Effectively
I’ve been doing push-ups for as long as I can remember. They were a staple of my upper body training…
Weighted Parallel Bar Dips: Build Strength in Upper Body Muscles
Whether you are into bodybuilding, CrossFit, or calisthenics, parallel bar dips are a must-have in your exercise arsenal. As a…
Unlock Flexibility: Fixed Bar Back Stretch for Total Body Relief
A quick internet search for “best back stretches” shows how biased we are towards issues more specifically related to the…
Dumbbell Floor Press: Build Chest, Arms, and Shoulders Effectively
Here is an unpopular opinion — the dumbbell bench press is not easier than the barbell bench press. I would…
Master the Suspension Chest Press for Total Upper Body Strength
The suspension push-up is a bodyweight-based exercise that utilizes high-hanging straps with handles to provide resistance during different muscle and…
15 Best Shoulder Exercises According to a Fitness Expert
As a veteran personal trainer with over 35 years of hands-on experience, I can attest that most people limit their…
Master the Suspension Push-Up for Total Upper Body Strength
Suspension push-ups are nothing new, but there are generally two ways to do them. Holding onto the handles with your…
Maximize Chest Gains: Cable Standing Chest Press Benefits
The cable standing chest press is an underrated yet valuable push day technique offering distinct advantages over its lying, seated,…
Flat Vs. Incline Vs. Decline Bench Press: Which Should You Do?
The bench press is the king of upper body exercises. But, with three bench angles to choose from, which one…
Master the Band Assisted Pull-Up: Strengthen Your Back & Arms
Whether it’s a first backflip, slam-dunk, or the high coming off your first full pull-up, few things can compare to…
Planche Push-Ups: Master Your Strength, Build Powerful Muscles
Many exercisers skip doing push-ups as they feel they are too easy and do little to nothing for their strength…
Unlocking Strength: Revolved Side Angle Pose Benefits & Tips
Revolved side angle pose parivrtta parsvakonasana displays a multiple-phase technique that combines a static lunge, core strength, hip hinge, and…
Standing Cable Chest Fly: Target Your Chest & Arms Effectively
A broad and muscular chest has been the symbol of masculinity since time immemorial. Chances are, they come up with…
Warrior 2 Pose: Strengthen Your Lower Body and Core Today!
The Warrior Pose series is based on a fascinating tale about a fierce warrior, Virabhandra, sent to get revenge for…
Standing Cable Fly: Target Your Chest and Shoulders Effectively
Common gym lore says that if you want to build a massive, sculpted chest, the bench press is the way…
Transform Your Upper Body: Master the Yoga Push-Up
The classic push-up is one of the best exercises you can do for your upper body. Requiring nothing more than…
12 Best Barbell Shoulder Exercises & Workout for Bolder, Stronger Deltoids
Broad shoulders symbolize strength and authority. Plus, they can help improve your physique aesthetics by accentuating your V-taper. Bodybuilding is…
Fish Pose (Matsyasana): Strengthen Your Core and Back Muscles
One of the fun parts about learning yoga poses is that you can imagine how the name correlates to what…
Standing Dumbbell Fly: Strengthen Your Chest and Shoulders
Close your eyes and think about an ideal free-weight chest workout. Chances are the training session includes the bench press,…
Master Downward Facing Dog: Strengthen Key Muscle Groups
As the name implies, there is a similarity between the downward facing dog and a common habit of our favorite…
Maximize Strength with Band Push-Ups for Upper Body Power
The bodyweight push-up has long been the standard by which calisthenics fitness is measured. However, the one major downside is…
Incline Hex Press: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and Shoulders
Nothing says ‘ripped’ better than a striated chest. The problem is that most folks limit their chest workouts to the…
Kneeling Cable Pullover: Target Your Lats and Upper Body Strength
Your back is the second biggest muscle group. A developed back can take your physique aesthetics to the next level.…
Triceps Pushdown Comparison: Rope vs. Straight Bar vs. V-Bar (Which is Better?)
The quantity of breaths we receive is predetermined, and we aim to maximize the value of each. This is also…
Chest Stretch: Unlock Your Chest and Strengthen Your Pecs
Technology has a lot of benefits. For example, things like cars, cranes, and computers allow humans to save energy, perform…
High to Low Cable Crossover: Target Your Chest & Arms Effectively
Monday is national chest-training day, and that invariably means bench presses. The bench press can be an effective pec-builder, but…
Weighted Bench Dip: Build Triceps and Chest Strength Effectively
A favorite of bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger back in the day, weighted bench dips are just as effective and relevant…
Maximize Arm Strength: Effective Triceps Press for Toned Arms
Every time I do bodyweight triceps presses (also called bodyweight triceps extensions), the back of my arms are sore the…
Omni Grip Lat Pulldowns: Build Strength in Your Back and Arms
Bodybuilders are constantly on the hunt to find the most productive training methods possible. They’ll do almost anything to make…
Engage Your Upper Body: Angels and Devils Workout Guide
You’ve come to the right place if you’re bored with your ab training routines and want to spice up your…
Pallof Press vs. Plank – Which one should you do?
While there is nothing inherently wrong with exercises like sit-ups, crunches, and leg raises, they don’t really train your midsection…
Military Press vs. Overhead Press vs. Shoulder Press vs. Push Press — Differences Explained
Variation is the name of the game in weight training. Performing the same exercise every week can lead you to…
Front Lever: Master the Ultimate Core and Back Strength Exercise
The front lever is a foundation exercise in gymnastics and calisthenics. It is one of the three lever exercises in…
Back Lever Exercise: Target Your Back, Core, and Arms Effectively
The back lever will challenge you to your core (no puns intended). It is a challenging gymnastics strength movement (at…
Military Press vs. Overhead Press – Which One Is Best?
Big, sculpted shoulders will add a lot to your physique, improving your V-taper and making you look more powerful and…
Maximize Upper Body Strength: Weighted Pull-Ups & Chin-Ups
The ability to perform a pull-up and chin-up can make you feel empowered. Most of us remember our first pull-up.…
13 Best Dumbbell Pullover Alternatives
The dumbbell pullover is an old-school bodybuilding move that can develop your chest or your last, depending on how it’s…
Arm Circles: Strengthen Your Deltoids and Upper Body Muscles
Skipping warm-up is a common mistake among beginner and advanced lifters. Warm-up exercises help loosen your muscles and prime your…
Shoulder Press Machine: Target Deltoids & Triceps Effectively
Broad shoulders have been a symbol of strength and toughness since time immemorial. Wide shoulders can also help accentuate your…
Jumping Pull-Ups: Boost Your Back and Arm Strength Fast!
It’s hard to believe that CrossFit has been around for over 20 years. In the last two decades, CrossFit has…
Weighted Push-Up: Target Your Chest, Arms, and Core Effectively
The humble push-up is arguably the most widely performed exercise in the world. Just about everyone who works out has…
8 Best Dumbbell Fly Alternatives For a Ripped Chest
The dumbbell fly is one of the most popular pectoral exercises. Most beginner programs will pair it with the bench…
9 Best Cable Pullover Alternatives
The cable pullover is one of the best exercises you can do to isolate the lats through their full range…
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press: Build Your Upper Body Strength
While it’s true you cannot target a specific part of a single muscle (e.g., lower or upper abs), science and…
Smith Bench Press: Build Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Strength
The freeweight barbell bench press may be hailed as the king of chest exercises but we’d argue that Smith machine…
The Ten Best Rope Climb Alternatives
When I was a young Royal Marine Commando, much of our physical training revolved around rope climbing. In fact, one…
Side Push-Up: Strengthen Your Core and Upper Body Effectively
At first glance, the side push-up appears as a beginner or rehabbing exercise. But it’s not recommended for either. In…
Lower Chest Cable Fly: Target Your Pecs, Delts & Triceps!
Bench presses are arguably the most popular chest exercise on the planet, with push-ups coming in close behind. However, as…
Power Up Your Shoulders: Band Shoulder Press Guide
If you want to build cannonball delts at home with limited equipment, we highly recommend the shoulder press (with bands).…
Single Arm Push Up: Master Form for Full Body Strength
Once upon a time, the single arm push-up was a feat thought to have only been achieved by exceptional humans.…
Master Rope Climbs for Total Upper Body Strength Gains
Rope climbs are one of those bucket list exercises that we’ve all wanted to check off at some point. You…
15 Best Shoulder Isolation Exercises For Bigger and Peeled Deltoids
Ask a rookie lifter or a gym bro about the best shoulder exercises, and they’ll probably point you toward compound…
10 Effective Incline Bench Press Alternatives
As every bodybuilder knows, if you want to develop the best possible physique, you need to train your muscles with…
Master the Reverse Dip: Target Triceps, Chest, and Back!
Need an idea for a bodyweight triceps builder or maybe something to finish them off after an arm workout? The…
Master the Reverse Grip Pull-Up: Build Back & Arm Strength!
Are you an overhand or underhand grip type of exerciser? Some people choose to have the best of both worlds…
11 Best Compound, Isolation, and Bodyweight Chest Exercises
A broad and chiseled chest can enhance your physique’s aesthetics and make you look masculine and strong. For this reason,…
The 9 Best Close Grip Bench Press Alternatives
If you want to build bigger, stronger triceps, the close (or narrow) grip bench press is hard to beat (1).…
Lying Crossover Stretch: Unlock Upper Body Flexibility Today!
A tight lower back and hips can be caused by everything from tight hips to heavy lifting, overuse, injury, or…
Mastering Chest to Bar Pull-Ups: Target Key Back & Arm Muscles
Pull-ups are one of the best back exercises around. Bodybuilders have long used them to build broad, muscular lats and…
Wall Push-Ups: Strengthen Your Chest, Arms, and Core Muscles
There are over 600 muscles in the human body, and each one works in synergy with its neighbor to control…
Kipping Muscle-Up: Target Your Upper Body and Core Strength
Much like the popular CrossFit-based kipping pull-up, the kipping muscle up is a technique used to complete more work (timed…
Ring Dips: Target Your Chest, Arms, and Shoulders Effectively
The bench press is arguably the world’s favorite chest exercise. But, despite its global appeal, the bench press is actually…
14 Best Middle Delt Exercises for Bigger, Broader Shoulders + Workout
Whether you are fully dressed or wearing a stringer vest, well-developed shoulders are always on show. After all, it’s your…
Machine Triceps Extension: Target Your Triceps & Anconeus Effectively
Bodybuilders LOVE to flex their biceps, and even recreational exercisers like to show off their biceps from time to time.…
13 Best Latissimus Dorsi Exercises to Build Bigger Lats
The lats are arguably the most important back muscles from an aesthetic standpoint. When developed properly, they give your back…
Standing Cable Pullover: Target Your Lats and Upper Body Strength
When it comes to building a broader, more muscular back, most lifters automatically gravitate toward compound exercises like pull-ups, chin-ups,…
Single-Arm Skull Crusher: Target Your Triceps & More!
Fully developed triceps add size and shape to your upper arms. The impressive horseshoe shape of the muscle looks great…
Master Butterfly Pull-Ups: Strengthen Your Upper Body Muscles
Not so long ago, if you swung your legs during pull-ups or chin-ups, you’d probably be accused of cheating. After…
Standing Skull Crushers: Target Triceps for Maximum Gains
If you are after big arms, then you need to be working your triceps hard and often. Of the three…
Master the Split Jerk: Target Your Full Body Strength Today!
If you like lifting weights, you probably have at least a passing interest in one or more of the strength…
Smith Machine Close Grip Bench Press: Build Upper Body Strength
“I don’t like to train arms,” said no one ever. Although most people love to work their biceps, only a…
Press-Up vs Push-Up: Targeting Key Muscle Groups Explained
If you’re reading this hoping to learn the difference between press-ups and push-ups, I’ve got bad news for you –…
Serratus Anterior Exercises for Bodybuilders
Most bodybuilders and exercisers have a basic knowledge of anatomy. They know their gluteus maximus from their biceps, which exercises…
The Best Barbell Curl Alternatives for Bigger, Stronger Biceps
The barbell curl, also known as the two-handed biceps curl, is a classic arm exercise. Known as a great mass…
Static Bicep Curl: Master the Ultimate Arm Builder Exercise
Close your eyes and imagine what the strongest guy in the world would ideally look like. Chances are, you pictured…
Build Upper Body Strength with the Larsen Press Exercise
The barbell bench press is the undisputed king of upper body exercises. Bodybuilders to it to increase pectoral development, while…
Cable Triceps Exercises: 11 Best Moves for Bigger, More Sculpted Arms
The biceps might be the more popular upper arm muscle, but if you want arms you can be proud of,…
15 Best Front Delt Exercises for Bodybuilders
Big, muscular shoulders significantly enhance your physique. In regular clothes, they give your upper body an impressive, powerful outline. With…
15 Intense Push-Up Variations for Bodybuilders
Most bodybuilders use a combination of free-weight exercises and resistance machines to build bigger muscles, which is a process called…
13 Unique Bench Press Variations for Massive Pecs
The bench press is arguably the most popular strength training exercise. Powerlifters do it to build and test upper body…
10 Best Cable Machine Exercises for Bigger Pecs
Most bodybuilders supplement their bench press workouts with a few sets of cable crossovers. After all, what other chest exercise…
Diamond Push-Ups: Tone Your Chest, Arms, and Shoulders!
The push-up is arguably the most widely-performed exercise in the world. Yes, the bench press is the crowned champion of…
12 Best Cable Machine Exercises for Bigger Biceps (+ Workout)
Ask a lifter what the best exercises are for bigger, more muscular biceps, and they’ll probably say barbell and dumbbell…
11 Cable Shoulder Exercises for Bigger, Stronger Deltoids: Backed by Experts
If you want to build massive, powerful shoulders, you need to include some kind of overhead press in your workouts.…
Deficit Push-Ups: Target Your Chest, Arms, and Core Effectively
Push-ups are arguably the most widely performed exercise in the world. Everyone from professional athletes down to kids in PT…
The Best Pec Deck Alternatives for an Awesome Chest
The pec deck is a very popular exercise. That’s because it works. Very few other exercises isolate your pecs as…
The 8 Best Compound Triceps Exercises for Size and Strength
Watch most people training their triceps, and you’ll probably see them doing things like pushdowns, skull crushers, kickbacks, and other…
Skull Crusher Alternatives for Stronger, More Muscular Triceps
Skull crushers are so-called because, if you fail mid-rep, the bar could come crashing down on your head! While that…
Lat Pulldowns Vs. Pull-Ups: Which One Should You Do?
Back training is a must if you want to be strong and muscular. A well-developed back can add a lot…
The 10 Best EZ Curl Bar Arm Exercises + Workout
An EZ (pronounced easy) curl bar is shorter than an ordinary barbell. Unlike a regular bar, EZ bars are bent…
Anterior Deltoid Exercises List
The front deltoids accurately described as the anterior deltoids are muscles located at the front of the shoulder. They are…
Supinated Pull-Up: Target Your Back and Biceps Effectively
Here at Fitness Volt, we’re always on the lookout for new, exciting training methods and exercises. That’s because innovations in…
Maximize Chest Gains: Master the Pec Deck Exercise
Go to any gym almost anywhere in the world on a Monday, and you’ll see exercisers celebrating Chest Day (not…
12 Best Pull Up Alternatives and Variations To Work The Same Muscles
Pull-ups are, in my experience as an ACE-certified personal trainer, one of the all-time best back and biceps exercises. Consequently,…
13 Best Teres Major and Teres Minor Exercises
The human body consists of over 600 muscles. However, as bodybuilders, we focus on at most 20, including the biceps,…
Z Press: Ultimate Guide to Strengthen Deltoids & Core
The bench press is a relatively recent addition to the exercise hall of fame. Invented shortly after the second world…
8 Best Shoulder Press Alternatives For Savage Delts
There’s no denying that a well-developed set of shoulders is an essential element to an overall impressive physique that turns…
Front Lever Raises: Target Your Lats, Core, and Shoulders!
Front lever raises look impossible! When properly performed, your body appears to defy gravity. Unlike front lever holds, which are…
Master Australian Pull-Ups: Strengthen Your Upper Body Muscles
When it comes to bodyweight exercises, back builders are relatively few and far between. There are lots of lower body…
Close Grip Dumbbell Press: Master Triceps and Chest Gains
When it comes to building bigger pecs or increasing upper body strength, most people’s go-to exercise is the bench press.…
The 11 Best Triceps Pushdown Alternatives
Although it’s impossible to prove, the triceps pushdown is probably the most popular and widely performed exercise for the muscle…
Hand-Release Push-Ups: Strengthen Your Upper Body and Core
Despite their obvious popularity, a lot of people’s push-up form leaves a lot to be desired. To do more reps,…
Knuckle Push-Ups: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and Core Effectively
While it’s impossible to prove, push-ups are probably the most widely performed exercise on the planet. Just about everyone who…
Master the Overhead Press: Build Shoulders and Upper Body Strength
Before the bench press was invented, if you wanted to develop or demonstrate your upper body strength, you did overhead…
The 12 Best Cable Crossover Alternatives
Monday might be National Bench Press Day, but as most bodybuilders know, you need more than compound exercises to build…
Floor Press Vs. Bench Press – Which One Should You Do?
Ask most bodybuilders what their favorite body part is to train, and a lot of them will tell you it’s…
Boost Your Back: Dead Hangs for Stronger Shoulders & Arms
We’ll be the first people to admit that the dead hang is not the most exciting bodyweight exercise you can…
Master Chin-Ups: Sculpt Your Back and Arms for Maximum Gains
If you want to build muscle mass and strength, your choice of exercise matters. Some exercises are definitely better than…
The 10 Best Long Head Triceps Exercises for Thicker, Stronger Arms
Bodybuilding is a very detail-orientated sport. It’s not enough to have massive muscles; those muscles also need to be shaped…
Master the Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension for Stronger Arms
The dumbbell lying triceps extension is one of those exercises that you just need to have in your arm training…
Maximize Upper Body Strength with the Dumbbell Iron Cross
The dumbbell iron cross is undoubtedly a unique exercise that isn’t talked about much (at least not from what we’ve…
15 Best Barbell Bench Press Variations
The barbell bench press is THE classic strength training exercise. Bodybuilders use it to build bigger pecs, and it’s the…
Maximize Triceps Gains: Cable Incline Pushdown Guide
The cable incline pulldown is a back exercise variation that emphasizes the latissimus dorsi or simply lats for short. It’s…
Decline Push-Up: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and Core!
The basic bodyweight push-up is a great exercise for building the chest, shoulders, and triceps. But there comes a point…
Cable Triceps Pushdown: Master Your Triceps Strength Today!
The cable triceps pushdown (V-bar) is a commonly utilized exercise that works all three heads of the triceps muscle. A…
Cat Stretch: Unlock Flexibility for Core and Back Muscles
The cat stretch is exactly like what it sounds like because it mimics how a cat would stretch. This yoga…
Maximize Shoulder Gains: Effective Cable Shoulder Press Workout
The cable shoulder press is a variation of the shoulder press exercise that is commonly used to develop the front…
Master Cable Pulldown: Build Lats, Back & Biceps Strength!
The cable pulldown is one of the most commonly performed exercises that you’ll see at any gym. And that’s for…
Cable Lying Triceps Extension: Master Your Arm Gains Today!
The cable lying triceps extension should be a staple in anyone’s triceps training regime if possible. The advantage of this…
Barbell Pullover: Build Chest & Back Strength Effectively
The barbell pullover is an effective free weight exercise that works the latissimus dorsi or lats for short. It’s often…
Barbell Front Raise: Master Your Anterior Deltoid Strength
It’s very possible to argue that the front deltoids are an overdeveloped part of the shoulders. This is because, during…
Dumbbell Bench Press: Build Chest, Shoulders, and Arms Fast
If you’ve ever had a chat with a fellow gym-goer about your workouts, invariably, the discussion will turn to the…
Dumbbell Pullover: Unleash Full-Body Power and Strength
The dumbbell pullover sure isn’t the most common exercise used to build a big chest and lats. But we don’t…
Close Grip Bench Press: Build Massive Triceps and Chest Strength
When most people do bench presses, they do them with their hands at least shoulder-width apart, and usually wider than…
Pin Press: Ultimate Chest, Shoulders & Triceps Workout
When chasing bigger numbers on your overhead or bench press, you’ll eventually run into a roadblock. Because when you’re pressing…
Master Cable Crossover: Build Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps
It’s no secret by now that every Monday is National chest day, but it gets even better… every meathead (Or…
Maximize Chest Gains: Machine Chest Press for Stronger Pecs
The machine chest press is a great alternative to the bench press because there’s less setup and it’s a safer…
Cable Chest Press: Target Your Pecs, Delts, and Triceps Efficiently
It’s no exaggeration to say that the barbell bench press is the most popular chest exercise in the world. Go…
Cable Concentration Tricep Extension: Build Stronger Triceps!
The cable concentration tricep extension is an isolation exercise which effectively targets the tricep muscles. Now, it’s not your typical…
Master the Barbell Skull Crusher: Target Your Triceps Effectively
The triceps are half your upper arms; however, they don’t get the same amount of love as the biceps. Underdeveloped…
Decline Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover: Target Your Upper Body
The decline bent-arm barbell pullover is an isolation exercise which targets the lats and chest muscles. This exercise builds muscle…
Build Chest Strength: Decline Hammer-Grip Dumbbell Press Guide
The decline hammer-grip dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise which primarily targets the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the triceps…
Decline Dumbbell Tricep Extension: Master Your Triceps Today!
The decline dumbbell tricep extension is a very effective isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three tricep…
Incline Reverse-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press: Build Chest & Arms
The incline reverse-grip dumbbell bench press is a very effective compound exercise which targets the chest muscles for maximum muscle…
Incline Cable Bench Press: Target Your Chest and Arms Effectively
The incline cable bench press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). Now,…
Master the Decline Cable Fly for Chest Growth & Strength
The decline cable fly is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest) but the…
Incline Straight-Arm Pull-Down: Build Stronger Lats Today!
The incline straight-arm pull-down is a very effective exercise for building muscle and strength in the lats. It’s a great…
Mastering Push-Ups: Engage Your Chest, Arms, and Core Muscles!
Push-ups, ancient in origin, have withstood the test of time as a highly effective and versatile exercise. Widely adopted by…
Master the Stability Ball Decline Push-Up for Total Chest Strength
The stability ball decline push-up is bodyweight exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). But the…
Seated Barbell Overhead Press: Build Strong Shoulders & Arms
The seated barbell overhead press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the anterior and lateral shoulder…
Incline Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench Press for Chest Gains
The incline reverse-grip barbell bench press is a compound exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest).…
Master the Cable One-Arm Reverse-Grip Tricep Push-Down!
The cable one-arm reverse-grip tricep push-down is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in all three tricep heads.…
Lying Cable Fly: Target Your Chest and Shoulders Effectively
The lying cable fly is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the Pectoralis Major (Chest). Cables are…
Pull-Up Exercise Guide: Build Back and Arm Strength Effectively
The pull-up is one of the most impressive (read: badass) exercises. You need incredible upper body strength and coordination to…
Close-Grip Push-Up: Target Triceps, Chest & Core Strength
The close-grip push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise best used for building muscle and strength in the tricep and chest…
Double Cable Front Raise: Strengthen Your Shoulders & Upper Body
The double cable front raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the anterior (Front) deltoids. And…
Dumbbell Arnold Press: Build Strong Shoulders and Arms!
The Arnold Press is a very effective exercise that builds the deltoid muscles. It’s a unique variation of the dumbbell…
Dumbbell Curls: Build Strong Biceps with Effective Tips!
If we had to guess the most commonly performed biceps exercise, it’d be dumbbell curls hands down! There are several…
Incline Dumbbell Press: Build Chest and Shoulder Strength
The incline dumbbell bench press is a very effective compound exercise and it emphasizes the upper chest muscles near the…
Master the Machine-Assisted Pull-Up for Back Strength
The machine-assisted pull-up is a great movement which effectively targets the latissimus dorsi muscles of the upper posterior chain. It’s…
Build Stronger Shoulders with Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise
The alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle and strength in the anterior (Front) deltoids. Now,…
Ultimate Barbell Overhead Press for Strong Shoulders & Core
The barbell overhead press is an excellent compound movement used for building maximum size and strength. It’s a powerful movement…
Spiderman Push-Up: Sculpt Your Chest and Core Effectively
The Spiderman push-up is a very unconventional chest exercise but it’s also very effective for building muscle and strength. So,…
Master the One-Arm Bench Dip for Total Upper Body Strength
The one-arm bench dip is a more advanced variation of the same exercise where both arms work together to perform…
Decline Dumbbell Bench Press: Build Chest, Arms & Stability
If you are a fan of the classical chest/biceps split, implementing decline dumbbell bench presses is a must. And why…
Seated Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension for Stronger Arms
The seated dumbbell overhead tricep extension is a fantastic movement which builds optimal muscle and strength in all three heads…
Master the Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Overhead Press
The seated neutral-grip dumbbell overhead press is a very effective exercise which targets the anterior (Front) head of the deltoids.…
Master the Cable Vertical Pallof Press for Core & Shoulder Strength
The cable vertical Pallof press is a very functional movement whereas the muscle-building benefits are secondary. Your body has to…
Ultimate One-Leg Push-Up: Strengthen Your Chest and Core!
The one-leg push-up is an excellent compound bodyweight movement which primarily works the chest muscles. But the triceps and anterior…
Master the Decline Dumbbell Fly for Chest Development
The decline dumbbell fly is a chest fly variation which is performed to target the chest and mostly to emphasize…
Tone Your Core: Master the Cable Wood Chop Exercise
The cable wood chop is a very unconventional exercise which you’ll hardly see any gym-goers performing. However, it’s very effective…
Master the Machine-Assisted Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Up
The machine-assisted pull close-grip pull-up is a great exercise for the back muscles. You will develop muscle gains and strength…
Knee Push-Up: Strengthen Your Chest and Core Effectively
The knee push-up is a compound bodyweight exercise which builds muscle and strength in the chest muscles. But, the triceps…
Bench Dip: Target Your Triceps and Build Upper Body Strength
In a world where biceps get all the attention, most people are unaware of how significant tricep development is for…
Incline Bench Press: Build Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps Strength
The incline bench press is a popular upper body exercise that targets the upper chest muscles. It involves lying back…
Double Cable Neutral-Grip Lat Pull-Down: Build Strong Lats!
The double cable neutral-grip lat pull-down is one heck of a back exercise because it really allows for full isolation…
Hammer-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press: Build Chest & Arm Strength
The pectoralis major, or chest muscles, are mostly responsible for exercises like the bench press and its variations, forward-leaning dips…
Master the Close Neutral Grip Lat Pull-down for Maximum Back Gains
The close neutral grip lat pull-down, or close grip v-bar pull-down, is a mass and strength building exercise which primarily…
Machine-Assisted Triceps Dip: Strengthen Your Upper Body Today!
Machine assisted tricep dips are a very effective exercise for any lifter with every level of training experience. Now, body…
High Cable Cross-over: Sculpt Your Chest and Arms Effectively
The high cable cross-over, or standing cable crossover, is a very effective isolation exercise. It targets the mid and lower…
Cable Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders for Optimal Strength
The anterior deltoids, or front deltoids are one of three heads which compose the shoulder muscles and they are important…
Transform Your Triceps: Bent-Knee Bench Dip Guide
The bent knee bench dip is a variation of the body weight dip but it’s easier because you don’t need…
Dumbbell Incline Fly: Target Your Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps
Whenever I hit the gym on chest day, I always make sure to use different variations of the dumbbell incline…
Build Upper Chest Strength: Master the Incline Cable Fly
The incline cable fly is an effective isolation exercise for the Clavicular (Upper) chest and pectoralis major. Cables are an…
Seated Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise for Shoulder Strength
The seated alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the anterior (Front) deltoids. Now, although the anterior deltoids…
Cable Bench Press: Target Your Chest, Triceps, and More!
The cable bench press is alternative chest exercise to the barbell and dumbbell bench press. Now, any form of the…
Maximize Your Triceps with the Ultimate Tate Press Workout
Whether you’re a weightlifter trying to set a new bench press personal best or a calisthenics athlete aiming to improve…
Master the Decline Barbell Bench Press for Bigger Chest & Arms
The decline barbell bench press is a compound exercise that emphasizes the lower chest muscle fibers also known as the sternal head.…
Medium-Grip Lat Pull-down: Build Your Upper Back Strength
The medium-grip lat pull-down is an effective compound exercise for the lats and upper back muscles. Anyone can perform this…
Wide-Grip Lat Pull-down: Strengthen Your Back & Biceps Today!
The wide-grip lat pull-down, or wide-grip pull-down is an effective cable exercise for the lats and upper back muscles, but…
Transform Your Back: Reverse-Grip Lat Pull-Down Guide
The reverse-grip lat pull-down is an effective exercise which targets the latissimus dorsi (Lats) muscles. Now, by using a reverse-grip you…
Overhead Barbell Tricep Extension: Master Your Arm Strength
The overhead barbell tricep extension is also known as the French press, and it’s a very effective isolation exercise for working…
Decline Skull Crusher: Target Your Triceps for Maximum Gains
The decline skull crusher is a tricep extension variation which works all three heads of the tricep. It’s very effective for…
Master the Decline Barbell Pullover for Total Upper Body Gains
The decline barbell pullover is a great exercise for both the latissimus dorsi and the pectoralis major. The exercise is better for…
Stability Ball Push-Up: Strengthen Chest & Core Muscles
The stability ball push-up, or the Swiss ball push-up is a very effective exercise for the Pectoralis Major, and it’s…
Bodyweight Fly: Target Your Chest and Arms for Maximum Gains
The bodyweight fly is a more advanced but very effective chest exercise that works the pectoralis major. Now, you’ll likely…
Cable One-Arm Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders & Core!
The cable one-arm front raise is a very effective front deltoid isolation exercise for building muscle and strength. Now, cables…
Maximize Chest Gains: Master the Chest Fly Machine Workout
The machine fly is an effective chest isolation exercise which is great for building muscle and strength. Now, this is…
Master Shoulder Tap Push-Ups for Total Upper Body Strength
While some push-ups focus on hypertrophy and strength development, variations like the shoulder tap push-up are more geared toward developing…
Elbow Lift: Strengthen Your Biceps and Shoulders Effectively
The elbow lift is a very effective bodyweight exercise which builds muscle and strength in the back muscles. Now, generally,…
Bench Press Mastery: Target Pecs, Delts, and Triceps Effectively
The barbell flat bench press, from this point onward referred to simply as the bench press, is one of the…
Close Neutral-Grip Pull-Up: Build Back and Arm Strength Fast!
The close neutral-grip pull-up is an excellent exercise for building muscle and strength in the back muscles. But the biceps…
Diamond Push-Up On Knees: Target Triceps & Chest Effectively
The diamond push-up on knees is a great compound exercise for building muscle and strength in the tricep and chest…
Low Cable Cross-Over: Target Your Chest and Triceps Effectively
The low cable cross-over or standing cable flye is a very effective isolation exercise which works the Pectoralis Major (Chest).…
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