Lifting straps are a game-changer, especially for lifters looking to push beyond their grip limits and hit those personal records. But remember, they’re a tool—not a crutch.

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Here, MH dissects the very foundation of your chest workout — the bench press — and takes it to the next level. 1. Drive Through Your Legs Yes, it’s your chest day staple, but the barbell ...

Sets: 5 Reps: 8 Rest: None Squat down and grasp a barbell with your hands roughly shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest up, pull your shoulders back and look straight ahead as you lift the bar.

Unlike the barbell bench press, using a pair of dumbbells gives you a couple of advantages: greater range of motion and reducing the likelihood of muscle imbalances.

Barbell bench press Kelvin Onekalit, a gym instructor, notes that to engage in this exercise, you will need support materials such as a bench or any other raised and flat furniture.