The bench press is one of the most well known exercises to athletes and strength coaches around the world.
It doesn't always transfer to the playing field, or the court but a strong performance in the bench press can really give elite athletes an edge when it comes to scoring high in combines or other tests to determine their future as college and professional athletes.
You body might have become used to doing the same exercises, for the same weight, for the same sets, for the same days of the week that it will continue to do the same thing each week. So, change something! If you normally do your chest workout on Monday, try doing it on a different day of the week. Try doing a drop set with your bench presses. Try doing dumbell presses for a week or 2 instead of the regular barbell bench press, then try to bench again. Change something around and shock your body into increasing, it just might work.
The bigger your muscles, the stronger you are. Eat at least your body-weight in lbs x 18 calories. Get 1g/lbs protein daily from meat, poultry, fish, eggs & whey.
Tips To Keep In Mind
* Keep your elbows tucked in to your side and use your strong triceps to help the lift. The Bench Press Strength! manual contains the appropriate volume and intensity of triceps work to prepare your arms.
* Use your whole body in the lift. Push against the floor with your feet. Keep your upper back muscles tensed and keep the upper back on the bench for stability.
* Push the bar straight up to reduce the movement distance.
* Practice your technique! Heavy lifting is a combination of skill and muscular work, so you learn how to perform the movement most efficiently.
* Identify your weaknesses so that you can train appropriately.
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