As a sanctioned event, Barbell Legends Bench Fest will draw traffic to Kemptville as well as build camaraderie within the community. What more could you expect from Canada’s most active community?

The traditional barbell bench press enables you to lift a lot of weight, depending on your fitness level. "This is because it is a two-handed exercise that involves multiple muscle groups and is ...

How to do a bench press If you’re unsure whether or not you’re ready to take on the barbell bench press, you need to know you can safely lift the bar. An Olympic bar weighs 20kg (44 pounds ...

How Much Weight Men Should Be Able to Bench Press There is no right answer to the question of how much weight you should be able to barbell bench press, for a wide variety of reasons. Your ability ...

SOMEDAY, MAYBE WE can ditch the outdated gym ice breaker, “How much do you bench?” and replace it with the more appropriate “How good is your bench press form?” To this day, the barbell ...

Dumbbell Chest Press Lie flat on a bench, your knees bent, pushing your feet into the floor. Press a pair of dumbbells into the air, locking out your elbows. Lower the bells slowly until they ...

That’s what happened to me in the bench press, at least; for three years (yes, that long) I didn’t touch a barbell bench press. Then, last year, I was back to casually throwing up 275 on a whim.

There are plenty of bench press variations, but below is how to perform a standard barbell bench press. Load a racked barbell with your desired weight. Use clips to ensure the plates don't shift ...

Dumbbell Chest Press: Pros & Cons Increased range of motion. Dumbbells allow for a deeper stretch at the bottom of the movement, which can enhance muscle activation of the pecs. Evens out muscle ...