It really is that simple. For many, a big bench press is the ultimate gym flex. An impressive PR doesn’t just earn bragging rights, it’s a true test of upper-body strength. So, it’s no surprise most ...

Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance ...

Some pieces of equipment are essential. You can't effectively hammer your legs and glutes without a leg press, squat rack, and barbell. But there are myriad ways to get big pecs with standing chest ...

The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s strength. There are, of course, more holistic ways to measure physical strength—and if your goal is simply to ...

When it comes to increasing your bench press strength, most lifters focus solely on pressing mechanics—how to push more weight off their chest, how to explode through sticking points, and how to ...

Six-time Mr. Olympia Chris Bumstead reveals his four go-to cues for a flawless press. Like squats, the bench press is one of those lifts people assume doesn’t require much technique. But the truth is, ...

The #1 Mistake That’s Killing Your Bench Press, According to a Trainer originally appeared on Men's Fitness. You step into the gym, head straight to the bench, do a couple of arm circles, and bang out ...

If you ranked weight-lifting events, the bench press would be by far the most popular in many groups who lift. For powerlifters, bodybuilders, athletes and young teens getting started with their ...