Start by adding the close-grip bench press to your workouts as a supplement to the standard benching you already. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps, adding load as you progress. Once you're more ...

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.

The Minimal Dose for Strength Most athletes believe that if they aren't working out at the gym five days a week, their strength will disappear. The truth? Scien ...