So, you want to know, “How Do You Not Slide on Bench Press?” This is not something that most people ever think about until they’ve experienced the dreaded slide themselves. In truth, this only really occurs when you’re benching heavy loads or simply using a lot of intensity in your lifts. However, the second you … Read more
So, you want to know, “Is 3×3 Good For Bench Press?” You know as well as me that there are many different training protocols, rep and set schemes when it comes to training bench press. I would hazard a guess that most of us probably started out benching with the bog-standard 3×10. However it probably … Read more
Who else wants to know, “How Many Sets of Bench Press For Hypertrophy?” I would hazard a guess that most people would enter a gym for the first time ever, head over to the bench press area, and pump out 3 sets of ten reps. Even those without any prior workout experience probably already know … Read more
Anyone else wondering why their close-grip bench press is stronger than their regular bench press? I mean, it just doesn’t seem right, does it? You know that you should generally be benching more with a wider grip. Plus, close-grip bench press is far more tricep-focused, which of course is a far smaller muscle than your … Read more
So, you want to know, “Should I Drop Set Bench Press?” We’ve all experienced that worrying time when your bench press progression comes to a grinding halt. Basically, you’ve been benching for a while now, and you look to regularly add weight to the bar. However, you seem to be stuck at a certain weight, … Read more
So, you want to know what would happen if you dropped the bench press on your chest. You know as well as me, it’s unlikely to be good news. Plus, I know that this is a fear that many of you may have, especially if you’re lifting heavy weights, while benching on your own. In … Read more
Who else has wondered, “Should I Bench in the Power Rack?” We’ve all been there. You want to bench press, but you also want to go heavy. You realise that there are certain safety concerns, especially if you’re benching without a spotter. That being said, you don’t want to be viewed as “one of those … Read more
So, you want to know how much time to bench 225lbs? More specifically, how long it’s going to take to get from benching 135lbs to 225lbs. To be honest, the answer will vary from person-to-person, based on various factors. So, there is definitely no “one-size-fits-all” to hit a 225lbs bench. However, in this article I’ll … Read more
Have you ever wondered why people use suicide grip on bench press? You’ve probably noticed this yourself on a regular basis whenever you’re at the gym. Some people bench with their thumbs completely wrapped around the bar, whereas others use a thumbless (suicide) grip. You may even have heard stories of the great Arnold Schwarzenegger … Read more
Anyone else heard about the girl sitting on a guy during bench press? This was a sensation sweeping the internet for a number of years. Basically, it was said that a guy would be able to perform more reps on bench press while a girl is sitting on his lap. And the main reason given … Read more