Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

The bench press is one of the greatest strength training exercises of all time; it doesn’t matter whether you’re a powerlifter, hybrid athlete, weightlifter, or a casual gym-goer, it’s an exercise ...

Whether you're new to working out or a gym-going vet, you've likely been the recipient of the question, "How much do you bench?" For decades, the bench press — which has you lay on your back, lower a ...

Strength training is all about boosting muscle size and strength. You can use a weight bench to help you get a better strength training workout. No wonder many fitness enthusiasts use this equipment ...

Gym injuries or accidents, especially when weights are involved, are not unheard of. A viral clip shows how a bench press, which is done either using a barbell or dumbbells, can cause injuries. A ...

The barbell bench press, or "bench press," is a fundamental lift that serves as one of several "core" exercises. The name "core exercise" is not given to it because it's an abdominal exercise, but ...

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 ...