The barbell bench press is widely viewed as one of the gold-standard exercises of fitness. It’s the only strength exercise that football players test at the yearly NFL Scouting Combine. And it’s the ...

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 ...

Bodybuilding Legend Slams the Most Popular Chest Exercise as 'Dangerous' originally appeared on Men's Fitness. Retired bodybuilder Dorian Yates recently shared a hot take that’s sure to stir debate in ...

Once you've unracked the weight on your own or with a spotter's lift-off, lower the weight down. Keep your elbows close to your torso and lower the bar to your upper ribcage, rather than the chest.

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 ...