Wait until you see the gold in this study. Competitive powerlifters with an average bench press of 143kg were allowed to bring in trusted lift buddies to spot them and had referees issue the lifting commands. They warmed up to… Read More »Touch-and-go, pauses, and pins
How much do you bench? Let’s face it, the bench press is probably the primary upper body strength yardstick almost anywhere you go. For powerlifters, it is the one and only test of upper-body strength. Even those strong in the… Read More »Optimal Grip Width in the Bench Press
Examining the different forces exerted against the barbell from chest to lockout can give us some important training insights. Key Points Triceps probably aren’t your weakness Pauses are good. So is touch and go. Work on your arch. The jury… Read More »Bench Press Strength Curves