"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes to chest-developing exercises, the fly ranks as one of the most popular among gymgoers. But ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.

When it comes to chest-developing exercises, the fly ranks as one of the most popular among gym goers. But there’s a lesser-utilised variation that may just give you better – and safer – gains.

Equipment: Incline bench (Once form is correct, add 5-pound weights. Increase weight in 5-pound increments as strength builds.) Lie on the incline bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor on ...

WHEN YOU DO a heavyweight bench press—arguably the premier upper body-building exercise for lifters of all stripes—there are two muscles working in tandem to power the bar up to the top of each rep: ...