The barbell bench press is a great compound movement for your chest, shoulder, and tricep muscles. And yes, women do need to strengthen their chest muscles as well! It also helps improve core strength ...

Whether your gym is uber luxe or stripped back to basics, there's one thing we can guarantee: somewhere there will be a bench with a barbell. That's because when it comes to building upper-body ...

Much like leaving the toilet seat up or never getting tired of watching Jason Bourne movies, it’s pretty much in every guy’s DNA to barbell bench press. In fact, take a guy to the gym, and that ...

Lie back on a flat bench holding a barbell in the rack above you with a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Set yourself by lifting your hips to create pressure on your upper back. Lower your hips, but ...

Although gyms are now open, many of us have gotten used to working out from the comfort of our own homes. With many of us still working from home, we all know how easy it is to get comfy on the sofa ...

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 ...