THE CORNERSTONE SUPPORTING every successful chest training workout is a heavy press. There’s a fairly extensive list of pressing exercises to add to your routine. One of those options is the machine ...

The bench presses, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest.

TO BUILD A chest approaching Superman proportions, you'll need a heavy press somewhere in your training plan. Most lifters will start using a barbell, but there are limits to what you can accomplish, ...

To build a chest approaching Superman proportions, you'll need a heavy press somewhere in your training plan. Most lifters will start using a barbell, but there are limits to what you can accomplish, ...

In the gym, there's often a rush for the machines, but for some people, they can also be a source of frustration. Photo: GettyImages/ Mongkolchon Akesin, Melanie Hoffmann; Collage: FITBOOK I’ve been ...

Most machines you find at the gym are engineered to train specific muscles—usually a primary muscle and one or more secondary muscles. The chest press machine works your pectorals and shoulders, while ...

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest. But even if you can't access any of that gear when you're at home, you can ...

Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

Navigating the strength training section of any gym can be super nerve-wracking. Whether you’re a newbie or are just hesitant, the sight of all those resistance machines, cables, and funky-shaped ...

Before I began coaching, I used weight machines all the time. I didn't know how to properly use free weights and felt very insecure in the weight room. Machines provided a simple solution to help me ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...