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 ...

Using dumbbells instead of a barbell allows for greater range of motion, which puts more emphasis on working chest muscles. Lie back on a bench holding a dumbbell in each hand just to the sides of ...

TRAINING FOR YOUR target physique will always be more complicated than just hoisting some weights, flexing in the mirror, and praying for muscle growth. You'll need to follow a smart plan—and then, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Chest training, for many, is simply the pursuit of brute strength and size. Pressing (whether via barbell ...

Unlike many machines at the gym, the cable pulley has stood the test of time. That's because the cable pulley and cable crossover machines are some of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, ...

Most people agree—aside from building bigger arms and bulging pecs, there's nothing that screams I'm in shape than abs. While a six-pack starts in the kitchen (even more so for an eight-pack), cable ...