The barbell bench press is one of the most classic compound exercises because it works three of the most important muscle groups in your upper body: the chest, shoulders, and triceps. As a staple in ...

The barbell bench press might feel like a simple exercise, especially if you've been training for a long time. There's more to the movement than just laying on a bench and pushing weight off your ...

A slight progression on the normal (flat-bench) chest press, some consider its cousin, the incline bench press to be just a little tougher. Rather than working your entire pectorals evenly, the ...

Want a stronger bench press without wrecking your shoulders? This video breaks down five simple, proven tips to level up your ...

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As anyone who’s ever set foot in a gym knows, bench pressing can be very fun. So much so that gym bros are known for prioritizing their chests over their other body parts. There’s a reason Kanye West ...

Everyone loves the bench press. Most people start their fitness journey on a bench-press device and find the benefits of a bigger chest, shoulders and arms exactly what they were looking for.

Joining the '225lb club' for the bench press (that's 102kg) is an aspiration held by many lifters. It's an exclusive group, though: according to Jeremy Ethier in his new YouTube video, only 2% of new ...