How to Do a Bench Press The bench press strengthens the upper body, boosts muscle mass, improves bone density, burns calories, enhances mood and sleep, and supports long-term weight management.

5 common mistakes when doing an incline bench press Lifting too much weight - Sure, you want to test your limits, but if you can’t fully lift the weight into the air, it’s too heavy.

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. Incline bench ...

This new study compares different bench press angles on muscle activation — here are the results and the pros and cons of incline vs flat bench press.© Westend61 - Getty Images ...

The bench press is such a sought-after piece of gym equipment because the workout produces the kind of results bodybuilders are after, it's a straightforward exercise that's easy to do and because ...