For many, a big bench press is the ultimate gym flex. An impressive PR doesn’t just earn bragging rights, it’s a true test of upper-body strength. So, it's no surprise most lifters stop at nothing to ...

You need to switch to dumbbells and press with a neutral—that's palms facing in—grip. To ingrain that crucial elbow tuck, train the neutral-grip dumbbell bench press for eight to 12 weeks.

Here's how to do it: Put a medicine ball on the floor and get into a narrow push-up position on the ball. The ball should be ...

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 ...

Plus, research shows the bench press can increase the risk of shoulder and rotator cuff injuries when done incorrectly (aka using an ultra-wide grip and going beyond the ideal 45-degree arm angle).

But you don’t actually need the bench press, or gym in fact ... You'll want to have a wider-than-usual hand grip and think about lowering your chest to touch your thumb. It is a tough exercise ...