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
One question that often perplexes many of us is, “Do Dips Surpass Bench Press?” Dips and bench press are probably the two “go-to” chest exercises. In fact, they provide pretty much everything you’ll ever need for overall chest development. However, whereas the bench press is probably the most popular exercise in the gym, it isn’t … 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
The question often arises, “Is it possible to achieve abs while taking creatine?” We all know what a great supplement creatine is when it comes to building lean muscle and recovery. However, there’s always the worry that you’re going to retain water, and therefore your abs won’t be visible. This probably isn’t an issue if … Read more
The question, “Should the Bar Make Contact With Your Chest During Lat Pulldowns?” is one that never leaves you with complete certainty. In fact, you could ask 3 different people the same question, and receive 3 completely different answers, as to where the bar should end up. With that being said, more often than not … Read more