The bench press is a classic exercise, as it targets numerous upper-body muscles simultaneously. As a personal trainer, I include the bench press in nearly every client’s program, and I consistently ...

Take your time and be patient with yourself before trying out the barbell. Approach it as if it were a curious cat.(Unsplash/Anastase Maragos) The barbell – and by this I mean the proper one, not the ...

IF YOU CAN lift a heavy barbell over your head, congratulations: You’ve performed one of the most challenging lifts in the gym, a potent builder of shoulder muscle and impressive display of overall ...

Grab a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Keeping the barbell close to your body, lift it until it's just above your collarbone (A). Lunge forward with your left foot and lower ...

Trying to figure out which muscles are worked by a bench press? The popular gym move mainly works three areas of the body: chest, shoulders and arms. It’s a great compound (multiple muscle) exercise ...