Archive for Bench Press
5 Killer Exercises for Shoulder Mobility
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A couple weeks back, we discussed a few key points to good posture. In today’s white collar world, many have found themselves somewhat permanently hunched over. I say somewhat because with the tips we reviewed, anyone can achieve perfect spinal alignment. Today, we’ll examine some of the best exercises and mobility drills for those looking to achieve ideal posture. Read More→
The BEST Beginner Training Program
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The best training method for new trainees is Mark Rippetoe’s Starting Strength. This simple template will pack on muscle and make new lifters stronger than any other program I’ve witnessed. I wasted plenty of time doing silly routines copied from bodybuilding magazines, only to learn the hard way that those bodypart split systems only work well for dudes with, ah, let’s just say they’re getting a little extra help from the needle. The amazing thing about SS is that even after all that silly training, I still gained size and strength from using its simplified outline.
Despite being an internet legend, or perhaps because of its wiki-fied viral spread, SS is widely misunderstood and misused. Some versions only use the five major barbell exercises Coach Rip devoted a couple hundred pages to describing in his signature witty style. Other ‘versions’ of SS float around the internet. A change here, a change there; soon enough, you’ve got guys doing ‘Ripetows’ that miss many of the key points from the irreproachable original. I’m going to discuss what I feel is the ideal program for new trainers. Those familiar with his work will understand why I’m giving much thanks and a lot of credit to Rip, but you can still learn a thing or two about how to properly utilize SS: Read More→
Movement Mastery – How to Bench Press
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Hey, brah, how much do ya bench? Good luck overestimating how many times this question and its variants have been posed over the last century. Just as bulging biceps have come to symbolize strength and power, the bench press has somewhat erroneously become the default measure for raw strength. Those in the know (like you, now that you’re here 
understand the value of a balanced strength training program and realize that deadlifts and squats are better for total-body strength, but that takes nothing away from the bench press as one of the most efficient builders of upper body strength. To ensure that you don’t become just another washed up meathead benching 225 week after week with no progress and plenty of nagging shoulder injuries, we’re going to emphasize proper form as the key to maximum gains and pain free progress: Read More→
