"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

Resistance bands are a great way to get an effective workout anywhere. They’re compact, lightweight, and easy to pack. They are also a cost-effective alternative to traditional weights and machines ...

SHOULD YOU COUNT dips, the bodyweight staple exercise gym-goers have been doing for decades, as a chest or triceps move? The debate has split swolemates apart and lit up fitness message boards—but ...

To mark the chest you do not need weights, and that is something that has already been confirmed by experts and science. Muscles grow, get stronger, and get ripped when you hypertrophy them, and ...

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 ...

The use of resistance bands during squat exercises enhances muscle strength and muscle growth. This exercise mainly targets the glutes and surrounding muscles and makes it very impactful. It’s a good ...

Want stronger arms? Bench dips may be your answer. Although this bodyweight exercise mainly targets the triceps, it also hits your chest and anterior deltoid, or the front part of your shoulder. It ...

If you’re hell-bent on developing shirt-filling arms, it doesn’t pay to focus on bicep curls. Your triceps are a much larger muscle group with more potential for growth. So what’s the best way to ...