Board Presses Without Partner

Board Presses Without Partner

Dave Tate
Many times it is hard to find someone to train with and this can be especially difficult when you need a spot or someone to hold the boards when performing a board press.
Board Press with Bench Shirt

Board Press with Bench Shirt

Dave Tate
I do understanding most readers don't bench press with a shirt and more than likely never will.
Bent Over Barbell Row

Bent Over Barbell Row

Dave Tate
This is a great exercise to develop your lats and upper back.
Belt Squat with Bar

Belt Squat with Bar

Dave Tate
Then I thought about the genius of this exercise.
Barbell Shrugs

Barbell Shrugs

Dave Tate
I have talked extensively about building a big yoke.
Barbell Front Raise

Barbell Front Raise

Dave Tate
This is considered an old school exercise.
Barbell Curls w/ Chains

Barbell Curls w/ Chains

Dave Tate
I'm not a big fan of curls. In fact, I can count on my back hairs how many reps I've done over my lifetime.
Bands and Chains with bands and chains and lockouts....

Bands and Chains with bands and chains and lockouts....

Dave Tate
Your guess is as good as mine.
Back Hyper Complex

Back Hyper Complex

Dave Tate
Work the entire posterior chain. Lifter performs a back hyper extension and then rows the barbell to their midsection.
Back Extension / Row Combination

Back Extension / Row Combination

Dave Tate
Setup in a GHR, Back Extension or Roman Chair. Extend hips and lock into place close to parallel to the floor.
5 Board Press

5 Board Press

Dave Tate
The 5 Board Press, along with the 4 Board Press, is one of of the best ways to increase lockout strength for your bench press.
4 Board Press

4 Board Press

Dave Tate
I think the 4 Board Press is one of the best lockout exercises you can do.