July 3
Tip: The Dead-Start Bench Press
Increase starting strength with this lift. Bring the bar down controlled and rest it for a half-second without letting the bar sink. Accelerate with as much force and speed as possible.
June 26
Tip: Prevent Pec Tears with the Floor Press
The floor press prevents over-stretching at the shoulder joint and eliminates an excessively stretched pec tendon at the transition point from eccentric to concentric, thereby eliminating much of the danger-zone for pec tears.
June 21
Tip: Bench Press Basics
A few set-up and executions reminders for a solid, safe bench press.
Tip: You Don't Have to Bench
Think the barbell bench press is a must-do lift? Really, it's not. Here's why.
June 7
Tip: The 5 Bench Press Commandments
Blast up more weight... while using good, safe form. Here's how.
June 5
Tip: Boost Your Bench With Timed Dumbbell Presses
One set that lasts 8 minutes? Ouch. Here's why you need to try it and how to program it.
June 3
Tip: Do the One-Arm Bench Hybrid
One part dumbbell bench press, one part glute activation, one part balancing act, and a little bit of headless horseman.
April 30
The Best Bench Press for Chest Development
Looks scary, but it's the best way to bench if your goal is chest size.
April 26
Tip: Bench Press Star Complexes
Do Russian-style star complexes for rapid strength and muscle gains. Here's how.
April 25
Tip: Do 20 Reps Of This Before Benching
Do this simple exercise often to fix your posture and make your shoulders feel awesome when you go heavy.
April 23
Tip: A Better Way to Bench For Short Lifters
Under 5'8"? Make the bench press safer and more effective by adding a couple of plates under your feet.
April 22
Tip: The Best Grip Width for Pain-Free Benching
Does the front side of your shoulder hurt from bench pressing? Most likely your hand position is off. Here's how to fix it.
April 16
Tip: The Only Good Smith Machine Exercise
This crazy-looking training method will improve your bench press strength.
April 14
Tip: The 6-Second Trick for a Bigger Bench Press
A fast, easy, and scientifically-backed way to increase force production on the bench press. Check it out.
April 3
Tip: Fix Your Shoulders, Bench Heavier
Fix your position and bench press without pain. Here's how.
March 29
5 Ways to Unlock Your True Strength Potential
Do these exercises before you bench, squat, or deadlift and you'll lift more weight than ever before. Guaranteed.
March 28
Tip: The Cluster Method for Pure Strength Gains
Do clusters on the bench press, squat, or deadlift and you'll build strength fast. Here's a quick guide.
March 19
Tip: 4 Training Methods for a Bigger Bench Press
Bench heavier and blast through plateaus. Here's how.
March 15
Fix Your Bench Press, Deadlift, and Front Squat
Make these lifts feel right and stop the hurting. Try these smart modifications.