Push-ups are a staple bodyweight compound exercise for strengthening your upper body, namely your pecs, triceps and anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders), with or without weights. However, ...

Building a strong, defined chest doesn’t require heavy weights or fancy machines—you can achieve an incredible pump with just your bodyweight. These no-equipment chest workouts are designed to ...

Yes, you read that right. Building those pectoral muscles doesn't necessarily require a whole arsenal of gadgets. In fact, trainers claim that bodyweight exercises are a powerful and accessible tool ...

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.

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

Your chest may not be the first muscle group that comes to mind when you think about pull-ups—but if you want to lift your body with control, you can’t skip it. A strong chest helps you stabilize your ...

Standing strength exercises after 50 that build muscle without weights, from CSCS Jarrod Nobbe. Get the 5-move routine and ...

Strength training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, bone density, metabolic health, and independence.