Do you want to change the shape of your body through exercise? Or maybe you’re an athlete who wants to improve your swing or throw. If so, building your chest muscles can help achieve these results.

Your pectoralis major is a large and powerful chest muscle that’s shaped like a fan. It starts from two sections: your breastbone (sternum) and your collarbone (clavicle). The two sections come ...

A muscle strain in the chest may cause sharp pains when moving or breathing. They commonly occur due to impact injuries or overuse and are often treatable with rest, pain relievers, and physical ...

In most cases, a strained chest muscle can be treated at home. However, it’s important to know when to call your doctor if it does happen. Overview A strained or pulled chest muscle may cause a sharp ...

When it comes to strength training your muscles for a sculpted, well-defined chest, you’re probably familiar with your pectoralis major muscles, the large set of muscles that stretch across the upper ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You don’t necessarily need a bulky set of dumbbells to get the chest muscle activation you seek.

Between my job as a writer and my large breasts, I’ve found that at the ripe age of 33 my posture is seriously not OK. I always knew this, but in the past few years, my shoulders have gone from ...