Eb says: The floor press isn't an excuse to skip out on the good eccentric contractions. Slowly lower the dumbbells (or barbell), letting your elbows touch the ground softly. If you don't do this, you ...

A strength coach explains how training with dumbbells alone can still build a powerful bench press. The secret is control, ...

When it comes to building muscle, the weight you lift and the effort you exude during each set can make a major difference in achieving noticeable results. Take the bench press, for instance. This ...

FOR GYM NEWBIES eager to take on their first international chest day, the classic barbell bench press can be an enticing temptation. Yes, it's the first exercise most people think about when they ...

So set up like this: Get on the bench, tighten your core and glutes, and get the dumbbells overhead. Then lean your arms ...

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