Why it matters: The bench press is a gold-standard upper-body lift that works your chest, shoulders, triceps, and stabilizers, making it a staple for strength and muscle growth. Form is everything: ...

A slight progression on the normal (flat-bench) chest press, some consider its cousin, the incline bench press to be just a little tougher. Rather than working your entire pectorals evenly, the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 9, 2018 Add ...

THE BARBELL BENCH press is a cornerstone of strength training. It’s a move almost everyone includes in their program, since few lifts can match its sheer muscle-building capacity. You’ll move more ...

Here’s how to work correctly on all fibers of the chest muscles, improve posture and strength, and achieve a balanced result in the gym or at home.