A strength coach explains how training with dumbbells alone can still build a powerful bench press. The secret is control, ...

For these exercises you’ll need two sets of dumbbells: a heavy pair and a lighter pair (make sure these are around 30-50% lighter than your heavy ones). is Cavaliere wants you to move from the first ...

It's par for the course that when it comes to lifting we should start with dumbbells before moving on to barbells. However, we don't like to hamper the full capabilities of our readers, and believe ...

Probably the easiest way to get started is with a pair of dumbbells, one in each hand. This works your muscles in a different way than a single large barbell, so even if you’re used to the bar you ...

To build that muscle, many hit the go-to barbell bench press. We love this important compound movement, but it doesn't always allow full range of motion, and can easily aggravate injuries. Plus, ...

Of all the questions that can be asked to measure one’s physical strength, this one might be the most common: “How much can you bench?” Of course, that is in reference to how much weight a person can ...

So set up like this: Get on the bench, tighten your core and glutes, and get the dumbbells overhead. Then lean your arms ...

GUYS LOVE THE bench press, and for good reason. The compound exercise allows you to push big-time weight and build chest muscle, checking boxes for both performance and aesthetic goals. If you want to ...

FOR GYM NEWBIES eager to take on their first international chest day, the classic barbell bench press can be an enticing temptation. Yes, it's the first exercise most people think about when they ...

The hand release pushup is the third event on the Army Combat Fit-ness Test. The hand release push up measures upper body strength and power. It is relevant to combat tasks like reinforcing obstacles, ...