Many men over 40 find that building muscle, especially in the chest, feels more challenging than in their younger years.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The major muscle in ...

TO BUILD A chest approaching Superman proportions, you'll need a heavy press somewhere in your training plan. Most lifters will start using a barbell, but there are limits to what you can accomplish, ...

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

Have you ever finished a workout and noticed your muscles looking fuller, tighter and more defined? It is what the fitness enthusiasts call a muscle pump. This temporary swelling happens when blood ...