SO YOU'VE DECIDED it's time to get in shape and start lifting weights. That's great—taking the first step and making a choice to start a new routine is the only way you can make a change. How exactly ...

When it comes to building a home gym, a few items are essential — including a weight bench. Weight benches are integral to most strength training routines because they offer a stable surface. From ...

Lie back on the bench with one full glute, one half of your torso, your spine, and half your head off the bench. Have your ...

To build total-body brute strength, you need to commit to the big three: squat, bench, and deadlift. Strength isn't a goal as much as it is a habit. Practice it regularly and it will come naturally.

Learn how to master the barbell overhead press with this step-by-step guide. Discover proper form, common mistakes, muscle ...

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

If you are serious about working out and want to boost muscle mass and increase your strength and power, you may want to consider adding a weight bench to your home gym. According to Kyle Kercher, a ...

If your weight-lifting experience is primarily limited to a 5-minute stint at the end of spin class, picking up a set of ’em at the gym can be intimidating and scary, to say the least. But you’ll want ...

If your home gym is missing a workout bench for your weight-lifting setup, we may have a match in our round-up. A workout bench, weight bench or strength training bench is a pivotal piece of equipment ...

Sometimes working out at home just makes sense. Whether you're too tired to make your way to the gym or don't have the time to travel, having a home weightlifting routine can help you stick to your ...

Alan Gutteridge, 74, broke a world record in his weight category in the 1990s, when he achieved a 145kg (319lbs) bench press.