The barbell bench press is one of the most classic compound exercises because it works three of the most important muscle groups in your upper body: the chest, shoulders, and triceps. As a staple in ...

FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength benchmark. Some guys swear that you're nothing unless you can push two plates, minimum. Others ...

Start by adding the close-grip bench press to your workouts as a supplement to the standard benching you already. Start with ...

Align your seat to the point where the handles are about two inches below your shoulders. Keep your shoulder blades tightly ...