With the rows of plates, stacks of barbells and a selection of benches to use at your disposal, a gym might sound like the most obvious place for developing upper body muscle. The workout includes a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images You don’t need to be a push-up pro to build upper body strength and muscle.

Whether you're a lifelong fitness fan or a late starter, it's likely you'll still find that once you hit that 50-year-old ...

TRAINING FOR YOUR target physique will always be more complicated than just hoisting some weights, flexing in the mirror, and praying for muscle growth. You'll need to follow a smart plan—and then, ...

Find out how many pushups you should do after 50 to be elite, plus 5 key moves to build chest, arm, and core strength safely.

Building muscle seems to be on everyone’s mind lately, as it should be. Packing on lean mass has benefits for your metabolism, blood sugar, daily functioning, and longevity, just to name some of the ...

The machine cable fly is a formidable exercise for your chest muscles, which can be used to build more size and definition to ...

The push-up (or press-up) is the do-everything, no-kit exercise for the upper body – and maybe one of the best overall exercises you can do, period. If your motivations are more immediately ...

Building muscle doesn’t always require heavy weights or complicated routines. Sometimes, the biggest changes come from simple ...

Beach volleyball and rock climbing are two popular activities that can help you build upper body strength. Both sports ...

Build strength and fight age-related muscle loss after 60 with five bodyweight moves you can do anywhere, no gym required.