FOR GYM NEWBIES eager to take on their first international chest day, the classic barbell bench press can be an enticing temptation. Yes, it's the first exercise most people think about when they ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) found barbell bench press, the pec deck machine and bent-forward cable crossovers are the most ...

THE BENCH PRESS is one of the all-time great strength training exercises. For most guys, bench pressing means one thing: getting underneath a barbell loaded with as many plates as possible and eking ...

Strength training is all about boosting muscle size and strength. You can use a weight bench to help you get a better strength training workout. No wonder many fitness enthusiasts use this equipment ...

Muscular activation during exercise is the key to developing muscle mass and strength and the bench press exercise is a popular and widely used method of building upper body strength. In a new study, ...

A strong chest is important for maintaining good posture and performing a number of day-to-day activities, such as opening or closing a heavy door, getting up from the ground or pushing a heavy object ...

According to the most recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 18 percent of Americans aged 15 and older from 2011 and 2015 engaged in some sport or exercise activity on a typical ...

Chest day loyalty is shifting—from barbells to dumbbells. A recent Reddit thread sparked debate over the best tool for repping out chest presses, and surprisingly, most lifters sided with dumbbells ...