ASK ANY JACKED guy about the most common question they're posed in the gym, and you'll probably get a common response: Everyone wants to know how much weight they can bench (typically inquired with a ...

It's par for the course that when it comes to lifting we should start with dumbbells before moving on to barbells. However, we don't like to hamper the full capabilities of our readers, and believe ...

The barbell bench press is a great compound movement for your chest, shoulder, and tricep muscles. And yes, women do need to strengthen their chest muscles as well! It also helps improve core 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 ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) found barbell bench press, the pec deck machine and bent-forward cable crossovers are the most ...

If you’re not quite ready to start the Big 3 lifts, or you simply need a change of pace, try these regressions and ...

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 soar, you need a plan that goes beyond simply grinding out more sets.

Barbell bench press is the quintessential weight-training exercise. From the time young people set foot in their junior high or high school gym, they are challenged with performing it to the best of ...

Barbell bench press is the quintessential weight-training exercise. From the time young people set foot in their junior high or high school gym, they are challenged with performing it to the best of ...

Take your time and be patient with yourself before trying out the barbell. Approach it as if it were a curious cat.(Unsplash/Anastase Maragos) The barbell – and by this I mean the proper one, not the ...

When it comes to raw strength, big numbers, and that post-set chest pump, the bench still rules the iron jungle. Like an old friend you keep bumping into on the gym floor – reliable, a bit loud, and ...

Muscle memory is a commonly used term for motor skill acquisition and retention. Activities like cycling or swimming are good ...