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Category: Bench Press Technique

Squat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?
Categories Bench Press Technique Squat Technique

Squat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?

Avi SilverbergPosted onJanuary 8, 2021January 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered if your squat strength is proportionate to your bench press strength? We know our squat should be stronger than our bench … Continue ReadingSquat to Bench Press Ratios: How Much More Should You Squat?

Dead Bench Press: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked
Categories Bench Press Technique Exercise Guides

Dead Bench Press: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked

Norman CheungPosted onNovember 28, 2020November 28, 2020

The dead bench press is one of my favourite bench press variations for developing strength off the chest. It is very popular among powerlifters or … Continue ReadingDead Bench Press: How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked

Weak In Middle Of Bench Press? Try These 6 Things
Categories Bench Press Technique

Weak In Middle Of Bench Press? Try These 6 Things

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 31, 2020October 31, 2020

In order to increase your bench press strength, you need to identify where within the range of motion you are the weakest.  This is especially … Continue ReadingWeak In Middle Of Bench Press? Try These 6 Things

Why Do Your Arms Shake When You Bench Press? (6 Reasons)
Categories Bench Press Technique

Why Do Your Arms Shake When You Bench Press? (6 Reasons)

Avi SilverbergPosted onOctober 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Both novice and experienced lifters can experience their arms shaking when they bench press.  While this isn’t the worst thing that can happen when you … Continue ReadingWhy Do Your Arms Shake When You Bench Press? (6 Reasons)

Is Your Bench Press Weak Off The Chest? Try These 6 Things
Categories Bench Press Technique

Is Your Bench Press Weak Off The Chest? Try These 6 Things

Avi SilverbergPosted onSeptember 22, 2020November 28, 2020

If you want to increase your bench press, you need to identify weak points within the range of motion, and then implement strategies to get … Continue ReadingIs Your Bench Press Weak Off The Chest? Try These 6 Things

Should You Wear A Lifting Belt For Bench Press (8 Benefits)
Categories Belts Bench Press Technique Reviews

Should You Wear A Lifting Belt For Bench Press (8 Benefits)

Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 4, 2020January 27, 2021

Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means I earn from qualifying purchases. We talk a lot about wearing lifting belts for exercises … Continue ReadingShould You Wear A Lifting Belt For Bench Press (8 Benefits)

Should Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press?  (It Depends)
Categories Bench Press Technique Exercise Guides

Should Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press? (It Depends)

Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 1, 2020April 3, 2020

There are no shortages of bench press accessories that a powerlifter can implement into their training program. One of the deciding factors when selecting your … Continue ReadingShould Powerlifters Do Incline Bench Press? (It Depends)

9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout
Categories Bench Press Technique

9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout

Avi SilverbergPosted onMarch 8, 2020January 22, 2021

You should never fail a bench press in the lockout. In the height of my bench press career, I was training my bench press four … Continue Reading9 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Bench Press Lockout

Why Do Powerlifters Use Boards For Bench Press? (5 Reasons)
Categories Bench Press Technique Exercise Guides

Why Do Powerlifters Use Boards For Bench Press? (5 Reasons)

Chris FudgePosted onMarch 5, 2020January 22, 2021

There are several bench press variations, but none is more specific to powerlifting than the “Board Bench Press”. In short, the board bench press utilizes … Continue ReadingWhy Do Powerlifters Use Boards For Bench Press? (5 Reasons)

13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)
Categories Bench Press Technique

13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)

Avi SilverbergPosted onFebruary 28, 2020January 19, 2021

When teaching the bench press, I always instruct my athletes to have 1-2 cues in mind. These bench press cues draw lifters’ attention to important … Continue Reading13 Bench Press Cues For Max Strength (With Pictures)

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Hi! I’m Avi Silverberg and this is the place where my friends and I nerd out about powerlifting technique.  On this blog we share all the things we wish we knew when getting started.  On a personal level, I’ve been dedicating myself to the world of powerlifting for the past 15 years, having both competed and coached at the highest level.

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