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, ...

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 it comes to increasing your bench press strength, most lifters focus solely on pressing mechanics—how to push more weight off their chest, how to explode through sticking points, and how to ...

The half-bench single-arm press is a valuable addition to your training routine that can help to strengthen your chest, but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? Before you take to ...

A slight progression on the normal (flat-bench) chest press, some consider its cousin, the incline bench press to be just a little tougher. Rather than working your entire pectorals evenly, the ...

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 ...