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 ...

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 ...

If you're a lifter, you probably know that the bench press is considered the king of upper body lifts. It’s a compound movement that engages multiple muscles—primarily the pecs, triceps, and deltoids.

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Joining the '225lb club' for the bench press (that's 102kg) is an aspiration held by many lifters. It's an exclusive group, though: according to Jeremy Ethier in his new YouTube video, only 2% of ...

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, ...

The question is, what actually qualifies as close-grip? Should your hands be so close that they touch? Do you need to approach the lift any differently than the standard bench? And what cues should ...