Earning a Muscle Beach-worthy physique takes hard work and sacrifice. And an awesome chest-and-shoulder workout from a guy who knows exactly what it takes to make it in "The Pit."
November 27, 2018
•5 min read
MusclePharm athlete and personal trainer Osamoje Imoohi shows you how to build your chest with his complete high-volume, muscle-building chest workout.
November 13, 2018
•4 min read
Building perfect pecs takes way more than a big bench! Here's how to squeeze every ounce of growth out of this signature body part.
November 06, 2018
•6 min read
If your chest routine isn't giving you the shelf you're looking for, IFBB Physique pro Stephen Mass walks you through his superset workout to build mass in every angle of your chest.
September 14, 2018
•4 min read
Pro powerlifter and gym owner Mark Bell gives NFL hopefuls the inside track on getting major gains with overloaded bench presses, and he doesn't mince words doing it.
August 20, 2018
•1 min read
Jim Stoppani shows you how to get the most from this fundamental lift, guiding you through the most powerful grip and hand placement, the best way to position your body, and the proper way to move the bar.
August 03, 2018
•5 min read
The bench press is the standard of strength. If you want to start adding plates, work these four techniques into your plan.
August 02, 2018
•3 min read
A quartet of moves might sound easy, but MusclePharm-sponsored athlete Tyler Holt has a few tricks to help you modify your favorite lifts and grow those pecs!
July 10, 2018
•4 min read
You can't grow your pecs if your shoulders are screaming in pain. That's why MuscleTech-sponsored athlete Logan Franklin attacks his pecs, not his joints.
June 04, 2018
•2 min read
Six moves in a row will pummel your pecs like Floyd Mayweather did to McGregor in the ninth. No let up, just a barrage of beatdowns until your chest begs for a TKO.
May 17, 2018
•3 min read
With the amount of gym rats who say they "can't bench anymore," you'd think there's a reverse age limit on the movement! No, you don't have to give it up at 35, but you'd better get serious about doing it right. Here's how.
April 04, 2018
•3 min read
If you want to add size to your upper chest, follow these two dudes as they press, fly, and bench their way through prodigious amounts of iron.
March 26, 2018
•2 min read
When it comes to bench pressing, powerlifting is a game of inches. Where you space your hands could make the difference between gains and stagnation.
March 12, 2018
•2 min read
Want to use the bench press for maximum effectiveness and minimum risk? Then hear these hard truths and put them into action!
March 08, 2018
•5 min read
Talk about some serious chest wreckage! For the next two months, you'll destroy your pecs with these punishing workouts, and watch your chest swell. Better start ordering bigger shirts now.
March 01, 2018
•8 min read
Avoid these pec-building exercises, and you'll be avoiding some serious gains. Learn which four chest moves you need to bring back today!
February 14, 2018
•3 min read
Earn big lifts and big gains with this comprehensive guide to how bodybuilders need to bench. Get your feet off the bench, settle in, and move some weight!
January 10, 2018
•3 min read
So you can handle two plates for reps, but a single with three seems miles away. Don't waste another bench day! Follow this program, starting now.
December 20, 2017
•4 min read
If your sights are set on the bodybuilding stage, or you just want to look like a pro, look no further than this ultimate chest pump workout from IFBB pro Jason Poston.
December 19, 2017
•4 min read
To look like a machine, you might have to use one for your chest training. Learn which three chest-building machines might just be better than free weights!
November 21, 2017
•2 min read
In this chest workout, Craig Capurso takes you through eight exercises and a variety of different lifting modalities such as Tabata, cluster sets, AMRAP, and ascending rep ranges!
November 08, 2017
•4 min read
Dymatize-sponsored athlete Mike Hildebrandt packs a lot of chest-ripping exercises into this workout. And the results speak for themselves. It isn't easy, but it's worth it!
October 16, 2017
•3 min read
Who doesn't want to fill out their shirt with impressive pecs? Discover how this Olympia competitor builds an awesome top shelf and a competitive classic physique with this ultimate chest workout!
October 10, 2017
•4 min read
Sticking points are like sweaty gym clothes: Everyone pushing hard for new bench-press PRs has them. Jim Stoppani's old-school bodybuilding technique will help you blow right past them.
October 09, 2017
•2 min read
Celebrity trainer Ron "Boss" Everline has a slew of explosive chest finishers to add power to your pecs and elevate your push-up game to Boss level!
September 29, 2017
•3 min read
"Silent" Mike Farr and Alan Thrall are back to talk about strength, why your bench might suck, and a couple ways to fix it so you can start moving more weight.
August 08, 2017
If you're serious about your upper body, you need this workout in your arsenal. You'll move heavy weight, thrash every muscle fiber, chase high volume, and leave the gym with nothing left!
July 30, 2017
If you're serious about your upper body, you need this workout in your arsenal. You'll move heavy weight, thrash every muscle fiber, chase high volume, and leave the gym with nothing left!
July 30, 2017
•4 min read
Using slow negatives and unique body positioning is the secret to building a show-stopping physique. Just ask rising fitness star Julian "The Quad Guy" Smith.
July 27, 2017
A Herculean upper body is a job requirement for Tennessee Titan linebacker Brian Orakpo. But Brian doesn't spend all his time "clangin' and bangin'" at the gym. Check out his surprising outdoor upper-body routine.
July 18, 2017
A surprising number of athletes suffered the same serious injury at this year's CrossFit Games regionals. Could it have been avoided? Hell yes! Here's what went wrong, and how every lifter can bullet-proof themselves against it.
July 12, 2017
Improving your bench press takes more than just adding weight to the bar. Pro powerlifter Mark Bell offers valuable pointers on making your bench bigger and better than ever.
July 06, 2017
•5 min read
You don't have to get pinned to get hurt on the bench. Here's the surprising place you may be putting your delicate shoulders at risk, and how to set up strongly for your heaviest sets!
July 02, 2017
What you can do with a heavy non-max weight says far more about you as a lifter than any single-rep max. Need further proof? Look at what The Rock does with his bench press, and see if you can match it!
June 13, 2017
This simple bodyweight move may not be as simple as you think. Calisthenics fanatic turned international fitness guru Ed Checo shows you the ins and outs of a classic exercise.
June 07, 2017
It's pec day, and you've pressed to your heart's (or at least your chest's) content. Now what? You head over to the cables to wring what little life remains from your pecs. Just don't make this crucial error!
June 05, 2017
Tired of the same old chest routine? This high volume, not-for-beginners chest workout gives you the ultimate pump you've been looking for.
May 30, 2017
