Known as the big three, the squat, bench press and deadlift are the moves synonymous with building strength and muscle – and the bench press is most people’s favourite pick of the bunch.
For decades, the bench press — which has you lay on your back, lower a barbell to your chest, and press it up — has been considered a true test of upper body strength. It's also a fantastic ...
She specialises in bench press, most recently placing sixth at the World Bench Press Championships. Bains started powerlifting eight years ago, aged 17, to improve her performance in athletics.
AFL footballers might jokingly refer to it as doing 'beach weights', but there's no denying that bench press exercises are a vital part of training at the elite level. Upper body strength is critical, ...