The barbell bench press is one of the most classic compound exercises because it works three of the most important muscle groups in your upper body: the chest, shoulders, and triceps. As a staple in ...

To paraphrase Kenny Powers, not everybody’s trying to be the best at exercising. You need not worry if you don’t know, or care, how much weight you can put up on the bench. That said, if you know and ...

A coach-approved warmup you’ve probably never tried could change how your bench press feels. Here’s how one quick movement fires up every muscle you need for a stronger press.

Sit on the bench with your dumbbells resting on your upper legs.