In the first article of this series, I explained the value of the judge’s perspective in relation to the squat. Now let’s look at the bench press and see what lifters can learn from considering the judge’s role.

Don’t let the mass quantities of information fool you: the basics of the bench will never change. Follow them and you’ll get stronger.

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.