FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength benchmark. Some guys swear that you're nothing unless you can push two plates, minimum. Others ...

Gym-bro banter aside, the bench press is arguably the most popular PB that most of us want to nail. And that's absolutely fine. The bench press exercise is a staple in most people's programmes, and ...

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 ...

The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s strength. There are, of course, more holistic ways to measure physical strength—and if your goal is simply to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The half-bench single-arm press is a valuable addition to your training routine that can help to ...