I’m sure most experienced lifters realize that they are capable of bench pressing significantly more weight with a barbell then with dumbbells, but why? A common simple explanation is that more force is needed to stabilize a dumbbell bench press, however there could be more.. continue reading…
great assistance exercise to develop lats, traps, rear delts and other supporting musculature…
Taken from Strength Training Anatomy this illustration shows most of the muscles involved in performing the bench press.. continue reading…
Start with a closed grip, thumb wrapped around the bar for safety. If you are planning on competing it will be neccessary.
Fun exercise to build lockout strength
a great assistance exercise for tricep strength or lockout strength…
This past weekend PEAC members Judy greener, Brad and Kori Harris and myself competed in the 27th annual USAPL New Jersey State Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships.