Bench press mistakes happen. Here are the most common ones and how to correct them. … Read More >The Most Common Bench Press ...

If you're a lifter, you probably know that the bench press is considered the king of upper body lifts. It’s a compound movement that engages multiple muscles—primarily the pecs, triceps, and deltoids.

The reverse grip bench press is performed with a wider, supinated, thumbs-out grip and has more horizontal travel than a standard bench press. Be sure to use a spotter or safety pins set to the ...

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.

Dr Mike uses the wide grip bench press as an example; while it hits the triceps, front delts and chest, he says the wide grip makes the chest a huge limiting factor, making it predominantly a ...

Lie on your back on a flat bench. Grip a barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulder width. The bar should be directly over the shoulders. Press your feet firmly into the ground and keep your ...

Form Changes for an Improved Bench Press Widened Grip Maclellan explains how he made a small change to his grip: 'After I made that switch, it was a year's worth of progress in three months.