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The bench press and its variations still remain the go-to exercises to build size and strength in the chest. But don’t discount the dumbbell chest flye and all its pec-pumping versions. The beauty of this exercise is that it takes much the triceps out of the move so you can focus on the chest...

Save Time, Build Muscle Build Size and Strength Without the Time Suck Building size and strength isn’t something you can rush, but certain training tweaks can help you get more done in less time. That’s where compound sets come in. What are they? There are disagreements on what a compound set...

My friends, it's time for another quickie. If you read my previous quickie article, then you now know three great techniques for busting those stubborn plateaus. This time, I'm reaching deeper into my big ol' bag of tricks to conjure up three training techniques for stimulating great gains...

Let me know how it looks: A: Quads (probably back squats, depending on availability) Chest Reverse flys Rows *Side laterals/front raises/face pulls (1, 2, or all of these) Biceps Core *Battle ropes/Climbing ropes (optional) B: Lower...

The bench press. It’s one of the original rite of passage exercises that many lifters spend countless—oftentimes too many—hours toward perfecting. When you’re a beginner, you most likely performed two main exercises—biceps curl and bench press. Then, the love affair begins. The bench press is...

The Importance of Exercise Performance The other day, while I was finishing my workout, two veteran trainees, about 50-plus, approached me in the gym. These guys both had decent physiques, but they were not satisfied with their upper pec development. This, of course, is an all-too common...

Twice-Weekly Pectoral Blasts Sounds nice - make it twice! We all know that the best way to create some growth in a pair of lagging arms is to hit them twice a week. Maybe we toss in 6 sets of heavy-ish triceps pressing at the end of Monday's chest day, and biceps enjoys a few sets of curls on...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

It goes without saying that it’s a tremendous honor to spend any amount of time talking with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. But there’s always something incredibly cool about getting to talk training with the greatest bodybuilder of all-time. To hear how he trained, why he trained, and...

CABLE CROSSOVER (HIGH TO LOW) 3 Sets, 20 Reps We’re starting with this exercise to make sure you’re warmed up and able to achieve a full range of motion before we get into some heavier pressing work. We’ll do 3 high-rep sets which essentially function as a pre-exhaust. Put one leg forward, get...

Close Grip Lat Pulldowns – 3-4 Sets, 10-12 Reps This exercise is a vertical pulling movement that targets your lats. The key is to really drive with your elbows and control the weight with your lats, getting a full stretch at the top. Try to eliminate any movement in your biceps or traps and...

If you want to sport a powerful, thick, and full chest, then you have to start at the top. In other words, make your upper pecs the top priority. If you like the volume of this workout by itself, use it as your chest day plan. If you'd prefer to do more work, then start with this workout and...

Let's face it, building a nice set of pecs is just about every gym-goers first priority. There's a reason so many people envy the strongest bench presser in the gym, but what if it could be you who was the strongest? What’s holding you back? Unfortunately, many people have no clue how to...

This back and chest specialization workout is performed 2 days per week and combines a day of heavy compound movements along with a second rest-pause day. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

Shock your muscle into growth by rotating this workout with your current routine. This workout hits each major muscle group twice per week. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time Per Workout45 minutes...

Have you ever taken the time to understand bench press form and setup? Boost your bench numbers now, and pack on some serious chest and tricep mass! Let’s do an experiment. I'm sure you’ll figure out how it ends. Take a buddy to the gym today. But don’t say a word about the workout. Let him slip...

Don't have access to your favorite upper body gym machines but still want to hit your favorite upper body workout? Check out these band, barbell, and dumbbell alternatives! Getting the motivation to train at home can be tricky. You’re not at the gym surrounded by other people training with the...

Find out what the ideal measurements are for a natural bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. I’m often asked what my body measurements are and/or what are the ideal measurements for a bodybuilder or a classical muscular male physique. Believe it or not, there are actually many...

A lot of folks don’t know whether the dumbbell pullover targets the back or the chest. In this video, Scott breaks down the dumbbell pullover exercise, and how slight changes in its technique can change the point of emphasis of the exercise to either target the pecs or the lats. Breaking Down...

Push ups are a fundamental movement that anyone can benefit from doing. Make your push ups more challenging with these 6 variations and progressions. It’s common for people with strong upper bodies to think that they’ve “graduated” from the standard push up, simply because their bench press...