The bench press is the ultimate litmus test of upper-body power. If you want to move serious weight and see your one-rep max ...

Gym injuries or accidents, especially when weights are involved, are not unheard of. A viral clip shows how a bench press, which is done either using a barbell or dumbbells, can cause injuries. A ...

Trying to figure out which muscles are worked by a bench press? The popular gym move mainly works three areas of the body: chest, shoulders and arms. It’s a great compound (multiple muscle) exercise ...

Whether you’re beginner or pro, these bench-pressing tips could save your life. Follow them to stay safe while working out. “One last rep,” you think to yourself reassuringly, slowly lowering the ...

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 ...

Over 50 years on, Pat Casey is still frequently shared on social media, because his strength numbers were impressive even by today's standards. Casey’s defining lift came in 1967, when he officially ...

Everyone loves the bench press. Most people start their fitness journey on a bench-press device and find the benefits of a bigger chest, shoulders and arms exactly what they were looking for.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images If you’ve been grinding away in the gym but your muscle gains have hit a ...

The bench press is among the most popular exercises for the chest and triceps. Many variations in grip exist for the bench press, with different variations emphasizing slightly different muscles ...

The decline bench press is an excellent exercise for strengthening your lower chest muscles. It’s a variation of the flat bench press, a popular chest workout. In a decline bench press, the bench is ...