Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...

We don’t want to come over all fitness hipster here, but frankly, the barbell bench press isn’t the be-all and end-all of chest exercises. Sure, it’s a great strength-building compound move for the ...

In the strength and conditioning world,bench pressing, dead lifting and squatting are known as the "Big Three". No matter your goal - building muscle, losing fat, gaining strength - these should be ...

Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders. If the weight is too heavy, use your knees to kick the bell up. Your forearms should ...

The decline bench press doesn’t get nearly enough love. And trainers say it’s about time you put it to work in your exercise routine. While the flat bench press is perfectly level to the ground and ...

Whether you splurge for an eucalyptus towel-laden Equinox membership or are lucky enough to work out for free at the community center, every gym on the planet has two things in common: (1) The only ...

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 ...

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a) Lie on a flat bench, holding a pair of dumbbells over your chest so they’re nearly touching. b) Take two seconds to lower the dumbbell in your left hand. Pause, then take one second to press the ...

Retired bodybuilder Dorian Yates recently shared a hot take that’s sure to stir debate in the fitness world. On Instagram, Yates called the flat barbell bench press a "shitty" exercise for building ...