Tip: The Best Bench Press for Athletes
Close grip or traditional grip? If an athlete wants to transfer strength into power, here's what science says is the best choice.
March 6
Tip: The Bench Press Tip No One Talks About
Bodybuilders and recreational lifters need to do the opposite of what powerlifters do. Here's why.
January 6
Tip: Bench Press from Pins
Build strength and power by starting your bench press from a dead-start position. Here's how.
January 2
Tip: The One-Arm Press Test
Have you become neuromuscularly complacent? Try this core strength test and find out.
December 31
Tip: 3 Oddball Exercises to Boost Your Bench Press
Build better shoulder and back stability and your bench numbers will blow up. Here's what to do.
December 17
Tip: Iso-Dynamic Alternating Bench Press
Keep tension on the down side by not lowering all the way. This will increase muscle activation and create the occlusion effect for hypertrophy.
November 15
Tip: Band-Resisted Floor Press
Here's an easy way to add accommodating resistance to the floor press using only one band. Try it out and boost your bench press PR.
November 9
Tip: Do Inclines With a Thumbless Grip
Shoulder pain when bench pressing? Don't stop benching, just try this variation.
November 7
Tip: Dumbbell Rollovers
Boost your bench press by strengthening your triceps with this exercise. It's also a great way to hit triceps without irritating your elbows.
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 29
Tip: The Pin Press
A pin press is a bench press that starts from the bottom. Pins can be set at any point in the ROM to strengthen sticking points.
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 16
Tip: Neutral Grip Single-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press
If you can bench press two 90 pound dumbbells, you should be able to single-arm bench press a 90 pound dumbbell. If not, your core is too weak.
October 10
Tip: Floor Pressing 101
Use this accessory exercise if you're having trouble locking out your standard bench press.
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.