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 ...

If you ranked weight-lifting events, the bench press would be by far the most popular in many groups who lift. For powerlifters, bodybuilders, athletes and young teens getting started with their ...

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.