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Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance training exercises. Research shows the bench press emphasizes muscle growth in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

When most guys start in the gym, their biggest goal is bigger arms to fill out a t-shirt. They spend hours banging out endless bicep curls and pushing their bench until their chest can’t take any more ...

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 ...

Hog a bench, grab a barbell and get ready to stack plates — fast ...