place your hands
The bench press is a compound exercise used to build upper body strength. However, hand placement plays a role in which muscles get the most emphasis. Here is a breakdown of how grip and hand placement impact muscle activation when you do the bench press.
Chances are, push-ups are part of your strength-training routine. If not, they should be! Few body-weight exercises are as effective at building your upper body and boosting muscle endurance. Did you know that hand positioning can change the focus of the exercise? Here’s what you need to know about hand positioning and how it impacts push-ups.
What would a workout be without at least a few sets of push-ups? Doing standard push-ups gets boring and your body eventually adapts to them. Find out how to use different hand and foot placement and other push-up variations to target particular muscle groups.
