Dumbbell vs barbell bench press: which exercise should you choose? The bench press is a great exercise whether you are a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, or simply want to be fit, athletic, and look good. It improves your upper body strength, builds your chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles, and boosts your athletic performance. You can perform … Read more
Key Points: What are the main differences between the close-grip bench press and the regular (or wide grip) bench press? And which grip width should you use in your bench press training? In general, there is a small strength difference between these two lifts, and they also work your muscles slightly differently. How to Perform … Read more
Your chest muscles are one of your upper body’s largest and most visible muscle groups. The chest muscles are important for athleticism as they are involved in all pressing and pushing movements in front of your body. And a pair of well-developed pecs is an important part of creating the classic muscled torso that exudes … Read more
Looking for a chest and tricep workout that will both make your upper body grow and increase your raw pressing strength? Look no further. In this article, I outline a workout routine that hits all your chest and triceps muscle fibers and sets you up for large gains in strength. Here’s what we’re going to … Read more
How do you get stronger in the bench press as an advanced lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an advanced bench press program and explain how and why your training should be different from the beginner’s and the intermediate’s. Before we get into the details of the training program, let’s recap our definitions of what an advanced … Read more
Are you struggling to improve your bench press? The barbell bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the world (and the most popular exercise in our workout log) and is well-known for its ability to bulk up and build your upper body strength and muscle mass. Getting stronger in the bench press … Read more
Do you want to build a big and powerful chest? Then you need to develop both your upper, middle, and lower chest muscle fibers. Your upper chest muscles are among the most visually striking muscles in your upper body. They are the muscles that lift your shirt and form a raised, proud chest. In this … Read more
A broad and powerful chest is more than just a filler of your shirt. Strong chest muscles increase your physical performance in every athletic endeavor where you project force forward – whether you’re throwing a ball, a punch, or pushing an opponent out of your way. Your chest muscles – along with your shoulders, upper … Read more
The incline bench press and the flat bench press are both great exercises for building your chest and shoulder muscles. While they train the same major muscle groups, there are still some differences. In this article, I break down five of the biggest differences between the incline bench press compared to the classic flat bench … Read more
Madcow 5×5 is a workout routine for intermediate lifters looking to gain strength and muscle quickly. The program has three full-body barbell workouts per week, where the weights increase on a weekly basis. In this article, you’ll find an outline and description of the Madcow 5×5 program. This program is 100% free in our workout … Read more