Of all the bench press variations out there, the wide-grip bench press might be the most effective. After all, it’s the one Arnold Schwarzenegger used to build his legendary chest. In a new YouTube ...
If you're a lifter, you probably know that the bench press is considered the king of upper body lifts. It’s a compound ...
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 lifters stop at nothing to ...
Look closely at your barbell the next time you’re in a gym. Much of the surface is roughed up with a diamond pattern. This is called the knurling, and it helps you keep your grip on the bar. Near the ...
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, ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE SMARTEST LIFTERS understand that they need multiple approaches to reach their goals. They can't just ...