Use these five dumbbell exercises to build your back and biceps muscles without a pull-up in sight. We know there are plenty of pull-up variations you can try to suit your current ability if you don't ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles. It also engages the anterior deltoids (front of your shoulders) and your ...

Ask any guy at the gym what one of his biggest fitness goals is and we're pretty sure he'll say getting bigger arms. No shame in wanting to flex on 'em, especially since according to the American ...

(Mass Appeal) - If you're looking for a way to add upper-body strengthening into your workout routine, one way to do that is using dumbbells. Laurent Vitrac, a personal trainer and fitness expert, ...

If you want to work the upper body, but are unsure which exercises to do, a back and bicep themed workout is always a great stand by. These muscles are often targeted within one routine because they ...

To work your biceps, you'll mostly need to do exercises that isolate the muscle and force it to flex and supinate under load. That might not be as efficient as your training plan for some other ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Regardless of your age, goals or fitness level, strength training is ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Curls are the classic ...

A strong bicep can create that defined look in the upper body that many people desire. But what most people don't realize is how important strengthening this area is for reasons beyond aesthetics. The ...