If you feel frustrated with your bench press numbers or consistently get stuck about three inches off of your chest every time and can't figure out why—it's time to add bench press variations to your ...

If one of your fellow gymgoers invites you to work in with him on a few sets of decline presses, politely decline and head toward another bench—any other bench! Puns aside, this bench press variation ...

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, ...

Bench press is a classic exercise that is great for building the chest, triceps, and shoulders. As a personal trainer, I include it in nearly every client’s program, as well as my own. While I ...

THE CHEST IS a muscle group that takes up a great deal of attention for physique-minded guys. If you pause a moment to think about why, you won't need long to figure out the appeal of chest-pumping ...

The close grip bench press is a core training staple that can build size and strength in your triceps and chest-but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? How to Nail a Close Grip ...

The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s strength. There are, of course, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The major muscle in ...

From the devil’s press to single-arm RDLs, these versatile exercises help you build strength, balance and endurance with ...