Benefits: The reverse-grip bench press is a novel way to train the upper chest. A Canadian study found that the reverse grip bench press increased upper pec activation by 30 percent compared to a ...

To ingrain that crucial elbow tuck, train the neutral-grip dumbbell bench press for eight to 12 weeks. Then switch back to the traditional barbell while keeping in mind the cues of tucking your ...

How to do a bench press. If you’re unsure whether or not you’re ready to take on the barbell bench press, you need to know you can safely lift the bar.

Traditional bench press. This exercise is done lying down on a flat bench and pressing a barbell up and down at chest height. It works the pectoral muscles, shoulders, and arms.

Your bench press grip might be subtly sabotaging your lift without you even realizing it. It’s not just about how wide or ...

Barbell Bench Press Lie down on the bench and plant your feet flat and close to your hips. With an underhand grip on the bar, pull yourself up in the air and toward your feet.

Barbell Bench Press. Media Platforms Design Team. Grasp a barbell with an overhand grip that's just wider than shoulder-width, ... Pause, then reverse the movement back to the starting position. ...