Bench Press Technique

The Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)

Avi SilverbergMarch 14, 2019May 12, 2022

Tempo can be manipulated to create widely different training effects. It refers to the time your muscles spend under load or ‘tension’, which can be slower or faster based on your goals and level of experience. In this article I’m going to look at the best bench press tempo for increasing maximal strength, which is … Continue ReadingThe Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)

Bench Press Technique

Should Your Elbows Be In or Out For Bench Press?

Avi SilverbergMarch 12, 2019May 12, 2022

If your elbows are “in” it means that they are tucking closer to the body while benching. If your elbows are “out” it means that they are flaring away from the body while benching. So, should your elbows be in or out for bench press? The elbows should either be slightly in or directly in … Continue ReadingShould Your Elbows Be In or Out For Bench Press?