5 Easy Ways To Build A Bigger Bench

Published: Wed, 01/18/12

Who Else Wants a Big Bench Press?
 
Ohhh Ohhh Ohhhh me....me.....I do, I do! 
 
Well today is your lucky day because I've got 5 easy
ways for you to do it courtesy of World Champion
Powerlifter Andy Bolton (who also happens to be
the first man to deadlift 1K pounds!)
 
Andy says that he has seen guys add as much
as 50 lbs to their bench simply by working on 
their technique.
 
It's true, if you know what you're doing you can
experience mind blowing increases in strength.
 
Here we go....5 Ways To Get Yourself a Bigger Bench!
 
  1. Force Your Shoulders Back and Down

    To approximate this feeling, hold a Jump Stretch
    Mini Band at arm's length in front of you and pull the
    band apart.

    The feeling as you pull the band apart will be one
    of tightness in your upper back. This is the feeling
    you want to re-create when you set up for the bench
    press. Maintain this position throughout your set.

  2. Squeeze Your Glutes Tight

    This is pretty self-explanatory, but some people struggle
    with it. If you have dormant glutes that need waking up,
    then try a couple of sets of glute bridges before you bench.
    When these become easy, switch to a single-leg variation

  3. Get Your Feet Wide

    Whether you bench flat footed or up on the balls of your
    feet, a wide stance will give you stability and balance that
    supersedes what you can achieve with a narrow stance.
    Think of how a pyramid is built and you will soon understand

  4. Grip the Bar as Hard As You Can

    The HARDER you grip the bar, the harder your triceps will flex.
    To supercharge this technique, "break the bar apart" as you
    bench. Try to feel like you are bending the bar (your left hand
    will try to rotate counter-clockwise and your right hand will try
    to rotate clockwise)

  5. Bring the Bar to Your Lower Chest/Nipple Line

    Nothing will mess up your shoulders faster than benching to
    your upper chest with your elbows flared. This is a horrible position.
    Instead, tuck your elbows on the descent and aim to touch the bar
    to your lower chest on each and every rep. Just remember to keep
    your forearms perpendicular to the floor at all times

If you practise these 5 simple points each and every time you Bench Press,
you will soon have much better technique and more pressing power.

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