November 7
Tip: The Safe Way to Bench on a Smith Machine
Yes, the evil Smith machine can help you build your chest, but only if you use it wisely. Here's the trick.
November 6
Tip: Unrack the Bar Right
No spotter? These simple tips will allow you to use more weight and stay safe on the bench press.
November 1
Chest Training for Natural Guys
Whether you've got a weak chest, mobility issues, technique problems, or are just cursed with droopy pecs, this will show you how to fix it.
October 23
Tip: The Right Way to Dumbbell Bench Press
Start at the bottom with the palms facing each other. Rotate on the way up so the palms are facing forward in the end position.
Tip: A Backward Way to Build a Stronger Bench
Got a sticking point right off your chest? Having shoulder pain while benching? Erase that pain and weakness. Here's how.
October 21
Tip: The Guillotine Press
For chest development, do a light bench press to the neck. A good scheme is 6 sets of 6 reps with 20-second rest periods.
October 5
Tip: Two Quick Tips for Better Benching
Remember these cues the next time you bench press and you'll get a better workout.
October 2
Tip: The Descending Set Bench Press Workout
Train for strength and hypertrophy in the same workout. Here's how.
September 19
Tip: The Number One Bench Press Mistake
Fix it or wreck your shoulders.
September 10
Tip: Depth Jump Push-Up, Long Response
Here's a plyometric exercise designed to boost your bench press.
September 7
Tip: Ab Mat Bench Press
Bench heavy even if your lower back is acting up. Just use an ab mat to support the natural curve of your spine.
Tip: Banded Face Pull and Floor Press
Shoulder pain when benching? Try this. Prime the upper back and rear delts with face pulls, then use the banded floor press.
September 5
Tip: The Single-Arm Bench Press
To bench a lot of weight, you need full-body tension. This exercise helps you build it. Work toward getting 5 reps with 100 pounds.
August 21
Lift Hard, Lift Smart, Recover Faster
Joints hurting? CNS fried? Here's how to intelligently train the bench, deadlift, and squat to keep the gains coming.
August 9
Tip: 3-Second Paused Bench Press
Getting stuck at the bottom of your bench press? Use this technique to build bottom-up strength.
August 8
Tip: The Other Exercise You Need to Bench Big
If your goal is a big bench press, this exercise is essential. Check it out.
July 30
Tip: The Toughest Bench Press of All Time
Master this lift and you'll dramatically increase your upper body strength. Take a look.
July 28
Tip: Do This Chest Exercise Instead of Declines
This movement is far superior to the regular decline bench press. Check it out.
July 21
Tip: The Bench & Chin-Up Warrior Challenge
If you like pressing and pulling more than jogging on a treadmill, give this a shot.