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 ...

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 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 ...

Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

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 ...

Having a bench press number to be proud of is a goal for many lifters, and getting there requires more than regularly turning up to the gym floor (although that's a large part of – it also requires ...