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, ...
Sit on the incline bench holding one dumbbell. Extend your other arm to help to keep yourself ... using a pair of dumbbells heavy enough that you can manage only 6 to 8 reps with good form. Press the ...
A slight progression on the normal (flat-bench) chest press, some consider its cousin, the incline bench press to be just a little tougher. Rather than working your entire pectorals evenly, the ...
Interest in bodybuilding has skyrocketed since the pandemic began. Searches for "bodybuilding" or "weightlifting" apps have grown by over 190% year over year, according to Google Trends data. Among ...
The dumbbell bench press can be a great chest builder when performed correctly, but any slippage in your form can lead to other muscles being recruited in to help your body complete the movement, ...
A strength coach explains how training with dumbbells alone can still build a powerful bench press. The secret is control, ...
Sit on an adjustable bench set to a low incline (about 15 to 30 degrees) and place your feet flat on the floor. Grasp two dumbbells and hold them up above your shoulders, arms straight (A). Slowly ...
Some fitness debates never end, including incline versus flat bench for chest pressing. Exercise scientist Mike Israetel of Renaissance Periodization recently explained why he might choose the incline ...