A 315 bench press is the mile marker for many young trainees. Getting that third wheel on the bar is a sign to everyone that you've paid your dues and you are on your way. Not only does it signify an above-average level of strength, but it is a sign of things to come: more muscle mass…
Part I of this series ("How to Bench Press 315") covered the basics of bench press technique and how to handle accessory work when building for mass. This installment will focus on programming for intermediate lifters. This isn't just a collection of workout routines for upp…
ByJordan S Scheller Bench Press The bench press is an extremely popular lift, and is known by everyone who has ever touched a weight. For that reason, countless weight lifters are trying to pump up their bench press. While the bench press is a very popular lift, there is a lot of variati…
The bench press is probably the most popular exercise among beginner weight lifters and bodybuilders. The lift seems fairly simple. I mean, you just bring the bar to your chest and push it back up, right? Actually, the bench press has several intricacies that can cause several problems if…
ByLisa Perkins One of the most popular exercises in the gym, particularly among men, is the bench press. When talking about an individual's strength, the question is always "how much can you bench?" It's a good measure of upper body strength, as it uses the chest, trice…
ByLisa Perkins Almost all bodybuilders and weight lifters have the bench press as a part of their routine. The bench press is what's often used to measure one's upper body strength. Not only will it increase the strength of your chest, triceps, and shoulders, but will also build …
Talk to ten people at the gym, and you will get ten different descriptions on how to do a particular exercise. Which one is right? I guess the right answer is: it depends. Everyone's body functions and moves differently than others, but there are definitely certain guidelines that sho…