their weight. “Perhaps the limiter in your bench press used to be your pecs,” says Welch. “Now, six months later, it's your triceps, and you're having trouble with your lockout. Well ...

Walk into any gym and you’re guaranteed to see at least one person led underneath the barbell trying to push as much weight as possible. Building up your bench press can start off quite quickly ...

their weight. “Perhaps the limiter in your bench press used to be your pecs,” says Welch. “Now, six months later, it's your triceps, and you're having trouble with your lockout. Well ...

The bench press is a staple event at the annual NFL Combine. Players bench a 225-pound barbell continuously until they reach their maximum, and it has been historically dominated by linemen.