THE BENCH PRESS is one of the all-time great strength training exercises. For most guys, bench pressing means one thing: getting underneath a barbell loaded with as many plates as possible and eking ...

A strength coach explains how training with dumbbells alone can still build a powerful bench press. The secret is control, ...

Although gyms are now open, many of us have gotten used to working out from the comfort of our own homes. With many of us still working from home, we all know how easy it is to get comfy on the sofa ...

FOR GYM NEWBIES eager to take on their first international chest day, the classic barbell bench press can be an enticing temptation. Yes, it's the first exercise most people think about when they ...

Lie back on a flat bench holding a barbell in the rack above you with a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Set yourself by lifting your hips to create pressure on your upper back. Lower your hips, but ...

Sit on the bench with your dumbbells resting on your upper legs.

Muscular activation during exercise is the key to developing muscle mass and strength and the bench press exercise is a popular and widely used method of building upper body strength. In a new study, ...