Categories Reviews Bench Press Technique Exercise Guides Lifting Accessories The Slingshot for Bench Press (Complete Guide & Review) Avi SilverbergPosted onMay 8, 2019November 2, 2023 The Mark Bell Slingshot is a tool that powerlifters use for bench press training. The Slingshot is primarily used to handle heavier loads for the … Continue ReadingThe Slingshot for Bench Press (Complete Guide & Review)
Categories Bench Press Technique Overhead Press Technique Does Overhead Press Help Bench Press? Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 28, 2019January 12, 2024 The overhead press is a popular exercise among strength athletes because of its ability to build upper body strength. Many in the strength community have … Continue ReadingDoes Overhead Press Help Bench Press?
Categories Start Powerlifting Bench Press Technique Powerlifting Rules For Bench Press (Complete Guide) Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 28, 2019January 11, 2024 If you’re thinking about competing in powerlifting, a specific set of rules for bench press must be followed if you want to pass a lift … Continue ReadingPowerlifting Rules For Bench Press (Complete Guide)
Categories Bench Press Technique The Bench Press Arch (How To Do It, Benefits, Is It Safe) Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 25, 2019January 15, 2024 In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about the bench press arch. The bench press arch refers to a person arching the … Continue ReadingThe Bench Press Arch (How To Do It, Benefits, Is It Safe)
Categories Warm Up How to Warm Up For Powerlifting (Step-By-Step Guide) Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 13, 2019February 15, 2024 Your warm-up should be just as planned out as the rest of your training program. From my experience, everyone will adopt a unique ‘style’ that … Continue ReadingHow to Warm Up For Powerlifting (Step-By-Step Guide)
Categories Bench Press Technique Powerlifting Programs How Many Times Per Week Should You Bench Press? Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 3, 2019May 12, 2022 Throughout various times of my competitive powerlifting history, I benched anywhere from 1 to 4 times per week. The idea that ‘more is better’ is … Continue ReadingHow Many Times Per Week Should You Bench Press?
Categories Bench Press Technique Warm Up The Most Effective Bench Press Warm Up (Science-Backed) Avi SilverbergPosted onApril 2, 2019February 21, 2023 Shortly after I implemented a structured warm-up routine for my bench press workouts, I felt more prepared to handle heavier weights confidently. What’s a great … Continue ReadingThe Most Effective Bench Press Warm Up (Science-Backed)
Categories Bench Press Technique The Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down) Avi SilverbergPosted onMarch 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 … Continue ReadingThe Best Bench Press Tempo (How Fast Should You Bring The Bar Down)
Categories Bench Press Technique Should Your Elbows Be In or Out For Bench Press? Avi SilverbergPosted onMarch 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 … Continue ReadingShould Your Elbows Be In or Out For Bench Press?