The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

Being inconsistent can completely hinder your progress! Learn how to build consistency within your training! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN"

This aspect of benching I find gets overlooked the most. It is arguably the MOST important in many cases. Learn how to refine your unrack process and bench new PR's! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

Set yourself up for success in your training! Everything you do should be in an effort to promote confidence and create a snowball of building momentum! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

Use this grip in your training, it will completely change the game and lead to new PR's! It is a blend between a traditional grip and a false grip! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

The only way to make progress in your technique development is taking things one cue at a time. Paralysis by analysis is a real thing and will hold your progress back! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

This strategy I'm about to share with you on todays podcast is excellent to increase recovery. If you can recover more quickly then you can tolerate more work. That is how we get stronger! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

This will be the ultimate guide for entering your first meet. I understand there is usually a lot of nervs and uncertainty surrounding this, and thats OK! I've been through it myself! This podcast will help prepare you so you turn those nerves into CONFIDENCE! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and  DM the words "IM IN" 

2022 is upon us!! Let me ask you... Do you know what you want to achieve? Do you know what your goals are? What type of action are you going to take to get there? Lets get FIRED UP! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN" 

We all know about how we can auto-regulate our intensity with RPE and RIR, but can we auto-regulate our volume too? I say sure we can! This is how we can implement this advanced technique ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL...

The USAPL has been suspended from the IPF! I share my thoughts on what has happened withing the fed, and what the future might look like ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/sto...

I get asked often... What foot position is the best for maximizing your leg drive?? In this episode, I give you my answer for powerful leg drive! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbencha...

I'm going to share with you TWO exercises that will change the game for you! Improve your positioning and overall strength like a pro! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store...

The overhead press is something you should be including in your training! I share why its so important, how it helps, and when you want to implement it ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.big...

This machine is my favorite! I never see anyone on it either at my gym! Use this machine to build your back and bench ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS -...

When it comes to programming your bench press, these are 6 ways in which you can get yourself stronger starting from day 1 to meet day! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/stor...

My first USAPL meet is in the books! I recount my first single ply full power meet in detail ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS -  https://www.bigbenc...

If you're struggling to make progress in the bench press, these are 5 ways you can redirect your focus and see progress! Getting stronger can be shown in many other ways than just weight on the bar! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAM...

Don't have time to train? If you're tight on time, you can still build your bench! In this episode I discuss ways in which to structure your training if you're short on time. Even 30 minutes once a week can improve your lift! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.b...

This is going to be my first full power meet in 2 years and my first full power single ply meet ever! I detail my previous training cycle and the challenges involved with progressing the squat and deadlift again and working in single ply equipment ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS...

These are 3 bench variations you should include in your training immediately for results! I include variations for all different weak points. These are exercises I program regularly for my athletes! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAM...

Wanted to do something a little different on the podcast today. I want to tell you about my favorite meet I've ever done in almost a decade of competing on the platform. Enjoy the story!  ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / AP...

Every great bench presser without a doubt should be feeling these 3 things occurring when they bench. If not, then it's time to rethink your approach! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigb...

This is the simplest and most effective way to make progress each and every week! Stop taking a step backwards and continue to make progress forward! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigbe...

I'm about to share with you the KEY to making consistent bench progress! If all you want to do is PR every max test, this is how you do it! The answer may surprise you!  ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT...

If you're struggling with back tightness, this is the episode to listen to! A loss of back tightness often feels like a loss of pop off the chest or you'll see early elbow flare and similar issues occur. You can help prevent that with these 3 tips! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCT...