If you're a lifter, you probably know that the bench press is considered the king of upper body lifts. It’s a compound ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just ...

THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just perform rep after rep of bench press, for example, and expect that they'll grow the biggest, ...

Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance training exercises. Research shows the bench press emphasizes muscle growth in the ...

If you feel frustrated with your bench press numbers or consistently get stuck about three inches off of your chest every time and can't figure out why—it's time to add bench press variations to your ...

If you want a strong upper body, you can't skip bench pressing. Personal trainer Erik Jäger demonstrates the correct technique and the most common mistakes in the video. This not only helps avoid ...