The bench press is a classic for a reason—it’s a fantastic exercise for building upper body strength, especially if you're relatively new to weightlifting and looking to start with the basics.

At the NFL Scouting Combine, the 225 pound bench press tests both strength and endurance. The key to a more reps, however, often lies in proper technique and setup.

Question: How do I perform a proper bench press to really work my chest muscles? ANNE BRUMBAUGH Kansas City, Mo. Answer: To be certain you’re performing a bench press properly: 1.

To paraphrase Kenny Powers, not everybody’s trying to be the best at exercising. You need not worry if you don’t know, or ...

The bench press is such a sought-after piece of gym equipment because the workout produces the kind of results bodybuilders are after, it's a straightforward exercise that's easy to do and because ...

Fitness trainer and co-founder of K11 Fitness Academy, Kaizzad Capadia, demonstrates the correct way of doing a bench press. Watch, learn and get strong with Kaizzad! TheHealthSite.com ...

Start by adding the close-grip bench press to your workouts as a supplement to the standard benching you already. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10 reps, adding load as you progress.

Shawn Arent, the director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University and a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine, demonstrates the proper form for the bench ...