Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...

Should you do the dumbbell press on a flat bench or an incline bench? I prefer the positioning of an incline dumbbell press, but there are benefits to both and different targeted muscle activation. I ...

Equipment: Incline bench (Once form is correct, add 5-pound weights. Increase weight in 5-pound increments as strength builds.) Lie on the incline bench with your feet planted firmly on the floor on ...

Alongside the deadlift, the bicep curl, and the leg press, the bench press is one of the most widely known resistance training exercises. Research shows the bench press emphasizes muscle growth in the ...

Bench press is a classic exercise that is great for building the chest, triceps, and shoulders. As a personal trainer, I include it in nearly every client’s program, as well as my own. While I ...

For many, "chest day" can mean different things. For the bodybuilder, a chest day can be several exercises like bench press, incline bench, decline, chest fly, and other cable and dumbbell exercises ...

This chest and shoulder burner from Men's Health fitness director Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. uses multiple tempos to fire up your effort levels and challenge your toughness. "We've got multiple ...

The hand release pushup is the third event on the Army Combat Fit-ness Test. The hand release push up measures upper body strength and power. It is relevant to combat tasks like reinforcing obstacles, ...

Whether you splurge for an eucalyptus towel-laden Equinox membership or are lucky enough to work out for free at the community center, every gym on the planet has two things in common: (1) The only ...