Fitness Pro Superhuman Troy performs an NFL combine push–pull workout testing max reps with a 225-pound bench press.

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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 soar, you need a plan that goes beyond simply grinding out more sets.

I work with a lot of clients over 65 who are brand new to exercise. While I often start my beginners with moves like push-ups and overhead presses, seniors sometimes find these moves too challenging.

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The Villa of the Mysteries, a large Roman villa near Pompeii, is famous today for its detailed wall paintings that depict mysterious religious rituals. Archaeologists have uncovered a long bench on ...