The NFL scouting combine is underway in Indianapolis. One of the challenges prospects face is the bench press. That would be to do as many reps of 225 pounds as possible. It isn't easy no matter what ...

A four-point plan to forge strength gains and smash through plateaus from beneath the bar.

THE BARBELL BENCH press is a cornerstone of strength training. It's a move almost everyone includes in their program, since few lifts can match its transparent muscle-building capacity. You'll move ...

While the debate rages on the exact value of the NFL Combine, one thing is certain - the scouting event has often showcased some of the best athletes in the country. That has been made apparent on ...

For a few hundred NFL hopefuls each year, four days in Indianapolis can be the difference between a first-round contract and a free-agent phone call. Before Xavier Worthy ran a 4.21, the 40-yard dash ...

But it works—I do it any time I need to break through a plateau. The workout (from my Men’s Health book Maximus Body) shocks your system with weight, reps, and intensity, eliciting a crazy amount of ...

Former Oregon Ducks running back Noah Whittington did not participate in any athletic testing or positional drills at the NFL Combine, but he found a way to leave his mark with 24 reps on the bench ...