Bodybuilders Dying Young: Are Steroids to Blame?
Doctors and strength athletes frequently argue over the effects (good and bad) of performance-enhancing drugs, but some facts aren't debatable.
Two Dynamic Bench Cycles That Will Blow Your Bench Up
Are you looking for something new to take you bench up a notch? Here are two.
4 Ways to Test Your Grit in the Weightroom
If you can survive these challenges it will be good for...but it won't feel that way.
Of Levers and Lifting
The human body is a system of levers. When we understand the concepts of these mechanisms, we then increase our force-production capabilities.
Increase Your Bench and Forearm Strength with Fat Bar Floor Presses
Wanting to add variety to your bench training while also improving your grip at the same time? Start getting fat with Fat Bar Floor Presses.
The Powerlifting Experience II: By the Numbers
Seven reasons to sign up for the Powerlifting Experience including a 2:1 athlete to coach ratio and 3 new coaches added
Revisiting 14-Day Microcycles in Powerlifting
These alternate setups for non-traditional microcycles in a powerlifting program have allowed my clients and I to target the specific needs of individual athletes.
Qualifying for XPC Finals: RPS Lexen Spring Fling Meet Report
After a challenging training cycle and career change,
Less Work, More Results in High School Athletes
Stop burying your athletes into the ground and do only as much training as needed for optimal results.
Living and Training as a Bipolar Narcoleptic: Lack of Sleep and Depression
It is difficult to reach the top of any sport within a hyper-competitive atmosphere. It is even more difficult with depression and sleep complications.
Rich Piana Creates 'Beer Drinking Bench Press Contest', Crowns...
20 reps with 225, beer...20 reps with 225, beer....20 reps with 225, beer...
Please, don't try this at home. Or anywhere.
A Push-Up Is Not Just a Push-Up
This typical throw-away, punishment exercise is in fact a highly-technical skill capable of teaching and reinforcing proper movement patterns.
How to Train the Final 2 Weeks Before a Bench-Only Meet
Don't waste a good training cycle and lose your momentum two weeks out. These are the techniques I used for my 780 bench.
10 Raw Training Adjustments to Make Westside Methods Work for You
With these tweaks to the most electrifying training program of our time, you will be able to master the Raw Revolution.
How I Train for a Meet, Month Two
The month of raw training has ended. Now it's time to learn your gear and hit big doubles.
LISTEN: Youth Training Guidelines, Narcissistic People, and Bone-Crushin...
The fourth episode of DeFranco's Industrial Strength Show is here — and it doesn't disappoint.
Big Bench Basics
Patterson gives you everything you need to know to find YOUR best bench ever. From grabbing the bar to re-racking the weight, he covers everything in between.
WATCH: Should I Bench in a Curve or Straight Line?
What is the optimal bar path for the bench press?
The Freakshow Speaks!
Knockouts and a bench PR were a part of Marshall Johnson's XPC Finals weekend.
How to Find Your Perfect Bench Press Grip
Your ideal width will be determined by several key anatomical measurements.
Dan Green's 4 Bench Tips
Increase your numbers with techniques from one of the top raw lifters in the world!
9 Week Conjugate Strength Training Program Proven to Break Records
This was designed in December 2000 and has been used by thousands of lifters to better grasp Conjugate Training and increase the strength of their Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift by hundreds of pounds.
Short Explanation: Triceps Anatomy
There are three heads to your triceps, but none of them are the 'short head.'
WATCH: Hardcore Bench Training Compilation
The boys and babes of elitefts break barriers to build bigger bullet-proof benches.
WATCH: 9 Exercises That Will Help Build Your Bench Press
From his seminar at Destination Dallas, Bryant discusses pressing matters.
Elitefts Benches, Mono's and Bar to be Used at WPC Worlds
When it comes to top of the line equipment the WPC will have the best at this years World Championships.
Kirschen Annihilates Bench PR in Gardiner, NY
Just a pound away from the Satanic record, Dave begins his plan to dominate the underworld.
Fixing Common Mistakes in the Big Three Lifts
Our first elitefts Powerlifting Experience offered exceptional insight on how to be a better lifter.
The Long Road to a 900-Pound Bench
At the RPS Battle of Champions: Connecticut State Championships I accomplished a life-long goal.
Elitefts™ Board Press for Sports Performance
Modify your board press technique when training for athletic development
Heroically Overcoming the Villiany of Injury and Depression
Super Zane snorts kryptonite like an ammonia inhalant and laughs in the face of rehabilitation.
Twelve-Week Explosive Bench Program
Drive that bar off your chest like you’re wearing a C4-laced bench shirt.
Elitefts™ Reverse Band Bench Press (MM Set-Up)
This set-up may actually correlate more with using a bench shirt
Five Plateau-Busting Bench Press Tips
Corrections to five common bench mistakes that will move you one step closer to your next PR.
What I Learned from Dave Tate: Six Bench Tips
No matter where Dave goes, he still dishes out advice.This time, he covers benching.
Elitefts™ Reverse Band Bench Press Drop Set with Forced Negative
Elitefts.com™ advisor and owner of Mountain Dog Training & Nutrition John Meadows performing a strip set with the reverse band bench press
WATCH: Bench Press Hand–Off
It’s not gay to have your crotch over a man’s face if they’re bench pressing. If they’re not bench pressing, it’s another story.
Elitefts™ 2-Board Press with Bands (Alt. Band Set-Up)
Elitefts™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Brian Carroll performs a 2-Board press with bands
Elitefts Bench Press Set-Up
Elitefts Sponsored Coach and owner of The Spot Athletics JL Holdswoth explains some critical technique advice in this three part series
Friday Technique Video: Foot Placement for the Bench Press
How is your body built to maximize your leverages?
Developmental Strength: Modifications & Some Choices
Every client has the right to an effective program. It’s all about applying accommodating, modifying, and offering support.
WATCH: Leg Drive for Bench Press
The key to a big bench is to keep this technique from an open bar to over 600 pounds.
Elitefts™ Bench Press with Shoulder Saver & Fat Gripz
Elitefts™ Sponsored Pro Powerlifter Brian Carroll Bench Presses using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver and Fat Gripz
Reverse Band Board Press Drop Set with Elitefts™ Rep Boards
Elitefts™ Reps Boards being used for a Reverse Band 2-Board to 4-Board Mechanical Drop Set
Bench Press with Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Pad
Elitefts.com™ Sponsored Lifter Scott Yard performing the Bench Press using the Elitefts™ Shoulder Saver Pad