Tip: The T-Shirt Bench Press
Set a new PR on the bench press by preparing for it with this ego-crushing technique.
July 12
Big Bench, Big Chest: 5 Training Secrets
Little-known tips on bench pressing, chest development, and shoulder health that your coach or clueless personal trainer never told you.
July 10
Tip: Bring Back the Bench, Minus The Shoulder Pain
Instead of continuing to press through shoulder pain, avoid the chronic stress by fixing your position.
July 2
Uncomplicated Barbell Strength
Want to boost your big three? Use CAT squats, T-shirt benches, and paused deads. Here's how.
June 8
Tip: Reverse Bench Press
Also called the reverse inverted row, this odd-looking exercise boosts your bench press by teaching lat and upper back activation.
June 7
Tip: Continuous-Tension Dumbbell Bench Press
Tension builds muscle. Stop your reps just short of lockout if your main goal is hypertrophy. It's a good finisher after your full ROM sets.
June 2
Tip: A Core Exercise to Boost Your Bench Press
Try this before your next bench session to lift heavier and stay safer.
May 23
Tip: One-Arm Dumbbell Incline Press
Master tension and build anti-rotation strength. Work up to 50 percent of bodyweight for 5-10 reps per side.
May 17
Tip: The Chain Press
This is a great chest training alternative when your shoulders don't tolerate being loaded in the bottom position in a traditional bench press.
May 16
Tip: Neutral Grip Bench Press
Use this style of bar when internal shoulder rotation is a limiting factor and regular benching is painful.
May 15
Tip: Bench Press With Shoulder-Saver Pad
Shoulders banged up? Take a tip from top powerlifters and use a pad to reduce the tricky part of the range of motion.
May 2
Tip: Multi-Contraction Drop Set
Turn on the pecs with this drop set to make subsequent pump work more effective.
Tip: The One-Second Bench Press Fix
Fix your shoulder pain. Improve your bench press. Just use this simple technique.
April 30
Tip: Bodyweight, Grip Width, and Bench Press
Here are two tips guaranteed to boost your bench press.
April 28
Tip: The Bench Press and Your Lats
For a bigger bench press, master the slingshot technique. Here's how to do it.
April 27
Tip: Make the Bench a Better Chest Builder
The bench press is great for overall strength, but not a great pec builder... unless you use these two tricks.
April 17
The Best Bench Press Tip
Want a bigger bench? Want a bigger chest? Get both. Here's what you need to know.
April 12
Tip: The Safest Chest Press
This lift is easy on your joints, kind to your shoulders, and polite to your achy elbows. And it'll still get you super strong.
April 10
Tip: Reverse 21s – Dumbbell Bench Press
Begin with 7 full reps, then do 7 bottom-half partials, and finally 7 top-half partials.
March 29
5 Lifts That Beat Traditional Benching
If the bench press is a battlefield for your shoulders, wrists, and elbows, it's time for a change. Try these, build your chest, and keep your strength.