Lifting Guides

The five non-slip bench options lifters ask about, compared on how they attach, size, material and fit.

How grip shirts and bench mats each stop sliding on the bench, and which one fits your training.

What a bench press arch does, how to set one up, and how to keep it from collapsing mid-set.

Nine ways to stop sliding on the bench press, from free setup fixes to a non-slip bench mat, and how to tell which one you need.

The bench press accessories that earn a place in your bag, ranked by how much they change your pressing, with honest notes on the two we make.