The shoulder press is one of the best exercises to truly challenge your pushing muscles. In fact, I would say that pressing overhead is far more beneficial to your overall physique than the favoured bench press. However, you may have noticed that you often feel the shoulder press in various muscles other than those that … Read more
The majority of weightlifters who have long arms would concur that executing a bench press is significantly more challenging than for those with shorter limbs. And unfortunately, they are right, as having long arms will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to bench pressing. So, I’d like to discuss why benching is harder, … Read more
I bet you’re curious, “Which is superior for my forearms: Hammer Curls or Reverse Curls?” I would hazard a guess that you’ve done a lot of curling in your time in the gym. We all know that in order to produce a great set of biceps we have to curl. However, there are curl variations … Read more
You’ve probably wondered about this before, “What causes my shoulder to make a popping sound when I’m doing a bench press?” However, shoulder popping or clicking during the bench press is actually a common occurrence. More often than not, the popping isn’t accompanied by any pain, but it certainly doesn’t feel right. Then again, perhaps … Read more
There are many muscles used during the bench press, but your pecs are typically the weak factor if you’re struggling to press out of the hole. The same can also be said for your lats, which are the main antagonistic muscle group when benching. Firstly, ensure that your bench press form is correct. You should … Read more
In order to keep your scapula retracted when benching you must initially ensure that you get yourself into position correctly. Many lifters make the error of shrugging the shoulder blades, as opposed to actually pulling them back and down. You can practice the perfect position by performing band pull aparts prior to benching. Once you … Read more
The most common reason for an inability to keep the bar straight is that you haven’t retracted your shoulder blades evenly. This will typically mean that one arm is “longer” than the other when you grip the bar. More often than not, this is a mobility issue that can be fixed by foam rolling and … Read more
I was indeed astonished to figure out the sheer number of individuals who are curious to find out if bench press can impede your growth. However, it appears that many youngsters, and indeed parents, are worried about the impact lifting weights may have on height. I guess there has been a long-held belief that children … Read more
You might often wonder, “Is it detrimental to do a bench press with your feet on the bench?” You’ve probably often seen people bench press with their feet on the bench. In fact, you may even have seen those who bench press with their feet in the air. So, does removing your feet from the … Read more
Every weightlifter is curious about this: “What should be my weekly increase in bench press?” There probably isn’t a gym exercise that receives as much attention as the bench press. In fact, it’s often viewed as the “bro” status of strength, “How much do you bench bro?” So, in an attempt to finally get involved … Read more