"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, ...

In his monthly newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger shares tips and insights on weight training based on his decades of experience as a seven-time Mr. Olympia champion. His advice can range from how he ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you're new to working out or a gym-going vet, you've likely been the recipient of the question, "How much do you bench?" For decades, the bench press — which has you lay on your back, lower a ...

The findings confirm what experts have previously suggested. For anyone who has ever taken too long between reps at the gym while scrolling Instagram, according to a recent study, you could actually ...

If one of your fellow gymgoers invites you to work in with him on a few sets of decline presses, politely decline and head toward another bench—any other bench! Puns aside, this bench press variation ...

After months and years of showing off their strength on tape, NFL draft prospects at the NFL combine get to show it off in the rawest form: the bench press. Players who participate in the bench press ...

The decline bench press is an underrated piece of gym equipment. Here are the benefits to know about and how to use it, staight from a trainer. The decline bench press doesn’t get nearly enough love.