"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength ...

FOR AS LONG as men have clanked platters of iron onto barbells, the bench press has been a strength benchmark. Some guys swear that you're nothing unless you can push two plates, minimum. Others ...

THE BENCH PRESS is one of the all-time great strength training exercises. For most guys, bench pressing means one thing: getting underneath a barbell loaded with as many plates as possible and eking ...

Swap the barbell out for dumbbells on chest day ... Why: Unilateral exercises can allow you to correct imbalances on opposing sides of the body. This half-bench single arm press will help you do just ...

The many benefits of strength training are making headlines worldwide, from improved physical capacity to better longevity.

Align your seat to the point where the handles are about two inches below your shoulders. Keep your shoulder blades tightly ...

The Romanian deadlift (RDL) is a lesser-known variation of the classic deadlift, which strengthens the glutes and hamstrings. Not only does this version put less stress on your lower back than a ...

If you’re new to barbell training, you’re about to realize what powerlifters and Olympic weightlifters have always known: It’s fun to lift heavy weights. “Adding in a concentrated strength-training ...