Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...

The debate of which angle is best for bench press may not rival that of the rifts caused by sumo vs. conventional deadlifts, but it certainly causes a stir in comment sections. So much so, that ...

We don’t want to come over all fitness hipster here, but frankly, the barbell bench press isn’t the be-all and end-all of chest exercises. Sure, it’s a great strength-building compound move for the ...

Whether you splurge for an eucalyptus towel-laden Equinox membership or are lucky enough to work out for free at the community center, every gym on the planet has two things in common: (1) The only ...

According to the most recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 18 percent of Americans aged 15 and older from 2011 and 2015 engaged in some sport or exercise activity on a typical ...

There's no doubt that the bench press is a legendary exercise, but even the most fabled legends aren't perfect. After years of gym dominance — and verifiable benefits for building strength and ...

Dwayne Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, frequently shares insights into his intense six-day-a-week training plan, and has posted several clips from his workouts he uses to sculpt his massive chest, from ...

This one simple exercise builds stability, power, and confidence for a better bench press.

WHEN YOU DO a heavyweight bench press—arguably the premier upper body-building exercise for lifters of all stripes—there are two muscles working in tandem to power the bar up to the top of each rep: ...