Hi Welcome to HCm Dear , cough and fevere can t be causeed by bench pressing IT has nothing to do with your work outs . It is your weak immune system may be due to your inactive life style and faulty food habits . For your info Every day, we are bombarded with mental stress and toxins in our environment and in our food which is why detoxification is such a critical process in your body & weakened immunity , so we fall prey to diseases every off and on . If the detox process is hindered, toxins will build up in your body eventually causing acidity and toxemia. These are the root causes of nearly all diseases ,requiring modification of life style and food habits . For the time being ,suspend your training session of bench pressing till your fever persists . Do gargles warm water and salt to cleanse your throat . And a m Do Ayurvedic Neti -- with same water ,through nostrils , turn by turn . Prepare decotion with 3 cups of water , 1 black cardamum , 7 leaves basil ,7 black pepper ,3 loung , 1 cinnamon and ginger all crushed and boiled till 1 cup water left . Strain in a cup ,mix a spoon or 2 of honey and drink sip by sip while it is hot and soothing . include healthy diet as fiber,vitamins minerals ,cheeze, milk , supplements full of antioxidents , in natural form --fruit ,green veges , lemon juice with water and salt and pepper before meals , ginger ,garlic , Aloe vera 30 ml , Amla ,Turmeric powder a level spoon + almond oil a Tspoon with hot milk ,at bed time, all will help boost your Immune system & alley your pains gradually with required work out ---- To detoxify your system , do regular walk, and increase your activity level. Exercises & Yoga postures , Dhanurassan ,Bhujjangassan , Vajjarassan pranayam -- deep breathing Avoid processed foods carbs , sugar , fried ,fast foods , Tea , coffee ,alcohol and smoking , stress , sleeplessness and Constipation all will produce biochemical and metabolic conditions in your body that will decrease your immunity. So avoiding is definitely the first step in the right direction to detoxing the body, boosting the immune system . Take Homeopathic Aconite 6 and Hepar Sulph 6 / Alternate / 3 hourly / 2 days . Always remember, if problem persists , please see your doctor / professional medical treatment suggested by your doctor can be complemented using a variety of alternative therapies. Most of these therapies or home remedies focus on strengthening your immune system so that you may overcome the infection quicker. Hope this helps solves your query .Take care .All the best .Get well soon Don t hesitate to come back in case of any further query .