6 Moves That Are More Effective Than the Bench Press

Hit up your local gym on any given Monday and you’ll probably run into the cattle call for the bench press station. It’s practically tradition that it’s the first exercise most men think about for upper body strength — how often have you been asked, “How much ya bench?” The truth is, if you’re looking to develop the chest, a healthy functioning upper body, and improve strength, the standard barbell bench won't get you there. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced lifter, you'll achieve greater gains for your chest and total upper body strength with these six moves.