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 ...

"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 ...

If you've ever been to the gym between 5 and 7 p.m., you know exactly how crowded the bench press area gets. Most guys flock to the barbell bench when chest day rolls around, but bodybuilder Eric ...

AT 47 YEARS old, Tom Brady just bench pressed the most weight he ever has in his long, celebrated athletic life. He's not exactly transitioning into powerlifting anytime soon with the result—if you've ...

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 ...

After a tough injury, this 330 lb bodybuilder is finally ready to test the bench press again. In this video, you’ll see the fear, the focus, and the raw strength it takes to make a comeback. Every rep ...

You don’t have to load up the bar to build major muscle with this joint-friendly, bodybuilder-approved training technique. If your joints howl in agony every time you bench heavy, or your elbows wince ...

The bench press is among the most popular exercises for the chest and triceps. Many variations in grip exist for the bench press, with different variations emphasizing slightly different muscles ...