the close-grip bench press is the go-to exercise. The question is, what actually qualifies as close-grip? Should your hands be so close that they touch? Do you need to approach the lift any ...

Why It Works "Opting for a slightly wide-grip bench press helps increase chest engagement as the change in grip reduces range of motion so you use less of your triceps and shoulde ...

Here's how to do it: Put a medicine ball on the floor and get into a narrow push-up position on the ball. The ball should be ...

The bench press is one of the greatest strength training exercises of all time; it doesn’t matter whether you’re a powerlifter, hybrid athlete, weightlifter, or a casual gym-goer, it’s an ...

Plus, research shows the bench press can increase the risk of shoulder and rotator cuff injuries when done incorrectly (aka using an ultra-wide grip and going beyond the ideal 45-degree arm angle).

But you don’t actually need the bench press, or gym in fact ... You'll want to have a wider-than-usual hand grip and think about lowering your chest to touch your thumb. It is a tough exercise ...