Bench press an push up?
Will bench press help increase the number of push ups I can do? I just enlisted in the army an I can already pass the 42 in 2 minute push up part but Max is 71 will bench pressing help increase the reps I can do?
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Both aim the chest and triceps so the answer is yes... From a strict performance point of view the best way would probably be doing more push-ups and adding weight on your back while doing them...
But from a strength/aesthetic point of view you should bench press as well.