The bench press is a classic exercise, as it targets numerous upper-body muscles simultaneously. As a personal trainer, I include the bench press in nearly every client’s program, and I consistently ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength ...

ON CHEST DAY, lots of guys work with the sole aim of piling as much weight as possible onto a barbell in order to bench press. The strength training staple is one of the premier exercises that will ...

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, ...

Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

Q: I am trying to improve my bench press for football combines next year. I'm in the ninth grade this year. What are some routines to build a bigger bench press? A: Most of the time, for players your ...

The bench press exercise primarily involves the chest and shoulder muscles. Since the neck connects to these major muscle groups, it shares some of the load. Occasionally, this means sharing the pain ...

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's failed 135-pound bench press attempt goes viral, drawing analysis from sports doctor and criticism from political rivals.

Abington Heights junior powerlifter Amelia Gercken traveled a long way and captured a world title in the bench press. Representing the United States at the IPF International World Bench Press ...