The Bench Press Variation You’re Not Doing—But Should Be originally appeared on Men's Fitness. The bench press remains one of the most effective exercises for building upper-body strength and power.

The bench press is a classic exercise, as it targets numerous upper-body muscles simultaneously. As a personal trainer, I include the bench press in nearly every client’s program, and I consistently ...

The bench press, star of chest day, has long stood as the de facto measure for a lifter’s strength. There are, of course, more holistic ways to measure physical strength—and if your goal is simply to ...

Why this classic strength move continues to dominate American fitness routines in 2026.