When the standard bench press gets boring, these bench press variations make great ways to shake up your typical bench routine. The bench press in its standard form is fun while it lasts, but ...

One question that will always be heard around the gym: How much do you bench? The bench press is important for bragging rights, but it’s also one of the greatest measures of overall upper-body ...

The bench press is the most glorified exercise in men's fitness history. Sure, everybody now knows the deadlift is a better, more complete workout. But "How much do you bench?" remains the definitive ...

Marine Cpl. Lisbeth Mejia-Martinez, an inventory management specialist with 2nd Combat Readiness Regiment, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, executes a bench press as part of a 12-week fitness program ...

The Manheim Township Police Department celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary with a 250-pound bench press challenge, ...

In a remarkable event, local police officers compete in a bench press contest for a $500 prize. Hosted at the police ...

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 ...

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 16, 2018 Add ...