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 ...

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 ...

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.

The bench press is another notable NFL Combine drill with which fans have been enamored. Its purpose is to test the functional, upper-body strength of players by having them lift a 225-pound barbell.

But for some evaluators, it is all about strength. One of the marquee events of the combine, the bench press tests players' strength and endurance. Athletes must bench press 225 pounds as many ...