For many, making a beeline for the bench is a chest day tradition. Whether your motivation for bench pressing is to build bigger pecs, or lifting a personal best, research suggests these two goals ...

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 ...

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

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The idea of doing a one-rep max (1RM) every day for 34 days may seem crazy to some, but researchers decided to put the method to the test in order to analyse the effects. And the results? A 28% ...

Space is tight, motivation comes in waves, and yet the urge to get stronger won’t leave you alone. A simple workout bench can turn the gap between your sofa and coffee table into a training spot that ...

The seated dumbbell press was a cornerstone of my 500 plus pound bench. Add it to your program and build real, transferable pressing strength. Strength isn’t complicated – just brutally effective when ...

To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.