Everyone loves the bench press. Most people start their fitness journey on a bench-press device and find the benefits of a bigger chest, shoulders and arms exactly what they were looking for.

Powerlifting is a sport that tests brute strength. Competitors vie to lift the heaviest possible loads for a single repetition on the squat, bench press, and deadlift exercises. The sport began ...

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. Competitive sports ...

New training guidance emphasizes the eccentric phase of lifting and barefoot technique to improve bench press performance. Experts say slowing the lowering phase builds more strength, while lifting ...

The bench press isn’t just about pushing weight — it’s about doing it with precision, power, and safety. From warmups to grip to bar path, every detail matters for building strength and avoiding ...

Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...

The Idaho-based teenager stood out as the youngest competitor on the USA powerlifting team. Colter Rammell, age 15, set a world bench press record at WPC Championship. He pressed 90 kg equipped and ...