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

Fitness experts say the dumbbell pullover can sculpt your upper body like few other moves, but only if you master the proper ...

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What are compound exercises? Essentially, they’re movements that target several muscle groups at once. Examples include squats, lunges, push-ups and burpees. Because the exercises recruit a lot of ...

Mastering proper dumbbell fly technique can be the missing link between a stagnant chest and noticeable gains in strength, ...

You've heard the phrase "simple, but effective." Compound exercises beg to differ. By getting more of your body working, compound movements give you more bang for your workout buck than isolation ...

Compound exercises are those that use more than one joint at the same time. They provide the most ‘bang for your buck’ in terms of time efficiency and give excellent results when proper form, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've heard the phrase "simple, but effective." Compound exercises beg to differ. By getting more of ...

For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

Building your upper body strength can be a great place to start your strength training journey using several simple exercises. Strength training requires little time, minimal equipment and is safe, ...

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