Tip: Kettlebell Flyes and Presses
Use kettlebells for this complex, which includes two types of flyes and one press.
May 3
Tip: Press Medley
This medley will blow up your pecs in only one set.
May 2
Tip: Multi-Contraction Drop Set
Turn on the pecs with this drop set to make subsequent pump work more effective.
April 23
Tip: Dips With Band
Adding a band to your dips not only increases the tension at the top, it'll also naturally bend you forward for better pec stimulation.
April 22
Tip: Ring Dips With Tempo Manipulation
Before you add more reps or more weight to your dips, first try tempo manipulation. Here's how.
April 12
Tip: The Safest Chest Press
This lift is easy on your joints, kind to your shoulders, and polite to your achy elbows. And it'll still get you super strong.
April 11
Tip: Next Level Push-Ups
This advanced style of push-up is not only a great upper-body builder, it's a good alternative to use when your shoulders are acting up.
April 8
Tip: The Banded Pullover
The pullover is a classic chest exercise, and it hits the lats too. Add a band to increase tension throughout the entire movement.
March 4
Tip: The Best Chest Exercise Since 1911
For complete chest development, don't forget this classic. Bonus: There's a new way to do it for even better results. Check this out.
February 7
Tip: A Common Chest Training Mistake
Build bigger, stronger pecs by avoiding this exercise combo.
February 3
Tip: Dynamic Oscillatory Pec Stretch
A safer, smarter way to stretch the pecs.
January 9
Tip: The Most Neglected Chest Exercise
For pure size gains, many bodybuilders have forgotten about this pec-building staple.
December 17
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Bench Press
Keep tension on the down side by not lowering all the way. This will increase muscle activation and create the occlusion effect for hypertrophy.
November 13
Tip: The Right Way to Use a Chest Machine
Chest press machines work, but they can also wreck your joints. Here's how to get around that.
November 9
Tip: Do Inclines With a Thumbless Grip
Shoulder pain when bench pressing? Don't stop benching, just try this variation.
November 7
Tip: The Safe Way to Bench on a Smith Machine
Yes, the evil Smith machine can help you build your chest, but only if you use it wisely. Here's the trick.
November 2
Tip: The Bench Press is a Whole-Body Exercise
To get the most out of the bench, you must make it a whole-body lift. Here are four ways to do it.
November 1
Chest Training for Natural Guys
Whether you've got a weak chest, mobility issues, technique problems, or are just cursed with droopy pecs, this will show you how to fix it.
October 26
Tip: Glute Bridge Pullover
This variation simulates a decline pullover (more range of motion) but with extra core engagement. NFL athlete Jarius Wynn demonstrates.
October 23
Tip: The Right Way to Dumbbell Bench Press
Start at the bottom with the palms facing each other. Rotate on the way up so the palms are facing forward in the end position.