"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength ...

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 ...

Whether you're new to working out or a gym-going vet, you've likely been the recipient of the question, "How much do you bench?" For decades, the bench press — which has you lay on your back, lower a ...

Most lifters love the barbell bench press. It is the classic measure of upper-body strength, a gym staple, and a competition lift in powerlifting. But not everyone has access to a barbell setup, and ...

Strength training is all about boosting muscle size and strength. You can use a weight bench to help you get a better ...