Some pieces of equipment are essential. You can't effectively hammer your legs and glutes without a leg press, squat rack, and barbell. But there are myriad ways to get big pecs with standing chest ...

If one of your fellow gymgoers invites you to work in with him on a few sets of decline presses, politely decline and head toward another bench—any other bench! Puns aside, this bench press variation ...

Stop chasing the "heavy plate" ego trap and start training for physiological adaptation. Discover the overlooked variables that separate a flat chest from elite, science-backed muscle growth.

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 ...