Weightlifters and football players can injure their chest muscle known as the Pectoralis Major, which allows you to reach strongly across your body. Surgery may be required to repair the tear.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ready to hit your upper body and core? The dumbbell chest press is the move for you. I’m personally a big fan of this exercise, as ...

South Carolina Gamecocks running back MarShawn Lloyd lifts weights during a workout. Weightlifters have to watch out for an injury to the pectoralis major muscle. Jeff Blake The State Q. I was working ...

Science-based lifter Jeff Nippard compared flat to vertical bench angles to see which incline activated the upper pecs most ...

Dumbbell flyes are one of the most effective isolation exercises for targeting the pectoral muscles. Unlike pressing movements, flyes emphasize a deep stretch and strong contraction, which makes them ...

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ASHBURN, Va. — Commanders defensive lineman Jonathan Allen practiced Wednesday for the first time since tearing his pec muscle week six. It was originally called a season-ending injury. Now, Allen has ...