the close-grip bench press is the go-to exercise. 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 ...

You've changed the number of bench press sets and reps you do, changed the resistance half a dozen times, switched to machines, ate more food—you tried everything to break that plateau. But there's ...

The bench press is one of the greatest strength training exercises of all time; it doesn’t matter whether you’re a powerlifter, hybrid athlete, weightlifter, or a casual gym-goer, it’s an ...

Simply change up your grip. "Opting for a slightly wide-grip bench press helps increase chest engagement as the change in grip reduces range of motion so you use less of your triceps and shoulders ...