5 Exercises That Beat the Basic Bench Press
No-Pain Variations for Hypertrophy & Strength
June 28
Dips: 4 New Versions of a Classic Exercise
Don't skip this classic upper-body builder. Here are the four best dip variations for beginners and advanced lifters. Try them all!
May 31
The Real Way to Build a Muscular Chest
Here are the three strategies and five exercises you need to build big pecs. And the flat barbell bench press isn't one of them.
April 10
13 Push-Ups for Athletic Dominance
Move like an athlete and build your chest at the same time. Pick a push-up variation you've never tried and get to work! Try one of these.
December 15
The Flye Press: Best Chest Exercise Ever?
The combo exercise maximizes muscle damage and mTOR activation – two keys to muscle growth. Here's exactly how to do it.
November 10
6 Tough Push-Up Workouts for Real Gains
No, you're not too advanced for push-ups. In fact, you might not even finish these challenging push-up workouts. Take a look!
May 17
The 50/100 Push-Up Challenge
Taking a push-up challenge isn't just an ego thing. Done correctly, it can be a programming method that delivers big results. Try this one!
April 25
8 Best Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Variations
Elevate your chest workout. Here are the eight best incline dumbbell bench press variations for bigger pecs and a stronger upper body.
April 14
6 New Chest Workout Tips for Fast Gains
If your strength gains are slow and your upper body is the same size as last year, you need to upgrade your chest workout. Here's how.
March 12
Superset Workout: Push-Pull Combos for Gains
It's hard to beat a superset workout using the proven antagonistic training method. Try these six exercises and pair them up for gains.
June 6
The Very Best Push-Ups for Athletes
Try these five push-up variations to boost strength and power, nail your core, and improve shoulder health.
May 23
Question of Power 5
How to make your pecs jacked (not just strong), what bodybuilders and powerlifters can learn from each other, and simplifying fat loss.
May 15
Tip: Assisted Dips – Useful or Just a Sissy Exercise?
You may be surprised. Check this out.
March 31
Tip: 200 Reps for a Complete Upper Body
Superset these two exercises to build your back, chest, and arms. It's actually a pretty fun and challenging workout!
January 15
Tip: An Exercise for Guaranteed Chest Growth
Isolate the pecs, then slam them with eccentric tension. Try this.
January 14
Tip: A New Way to Pummel Your Pecs
This chest-building drop set involves an angle change instead of a standard weight drop. Take a look.
December 28
Tip: Dips for Chest vs. Dips for Triceps
There is a difference. And both variations are safe if you do them right. Here's how.
November 20
5 Push-Up Variations for Strong Guys
Push-ups should remain a staple exercise for you, even if you're past the newbie stage. Here are five variations for advanced lifters.
November 13
Tip: The Scientific Cure for a Flat Upper Chest
Sure, the incline bench press helps, but you need to add something else to your inclines to really build the clavicular head. Info here.
October 30
Tip: Hit the Floor for Upper Body Strength
Ditch the bench for a while and try these three exercises to increase lockout strength and blow up your triceps.