Of all the bench press variations out there, the wide-grip bench press might be the most effective. After all, it’s the one Arnold Schwarzenegger used to build his legendary chest. In a new YouTube ...

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 ...

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 ...

It really is that simple. For many, a big bench press is the ultimate gym flex. An impressive PR doesn’t just earn bragging rights, it’s a true test of upper-body strength. So, it’s no surprise most ...

THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just perform rep after rep of bench press, for example, and expect that they'll grow the biggest, ...

Having a bench press number to be proud of is a goal for many lifters, and getting there requires more than regularly turning up to the gym floor (although that's a large part of – it also requires ...

The question is, what actually qualifies as close-grip? Should your hands be so close that they touch? Do you need to approach the lift any differently than the standard bench? And what cues should ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just ...