The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

What are my big 3 tricep movements right now? I explain why these movements will help BLOW UP your bench press and why they belong in the top 3! 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...

Getting weight to touch in a bench shirt is the most frustrating part of equipped lifting! In this episode I'm going to break it down and explain how to make the process easier!  ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / E...

Does your training program include these 3 qualities? If not, it's time to find something different! 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...

What are some of the differences between training for raw bench and training in a bench shirt? In this episode I discuss some of the aspects that differentiate the two, and what you want to focus on! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRA...

What qualities does a good bench press athlete possess? This may look different for everyone but I open the discussion in today's episode! There are 4 main qualities I touch on in this podcast that can help definie what makes someone good at benching ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODU...

You never know what you might get at a meet. There are a lot of unpredictable elements and all you can do is prepare yourself. In this episode I discuss the ways in which you can prepare yourself for hectic meet day! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/store P...

No, I haven't lost my mind. Pressing with a deadlift bar is AWESOME! It creates a great training effect and teaches you to use your upper back effectively. Give it a try! Just make sure you clear it first with the bar owner!  ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://...

We've finished up our Summer Bench Clinic Tour! There were some really great take aways that I'd like to share to help you with your bench. These are common issue I've seen and how we can address them to bench more weight! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigb...

Thinking of ordering an Inzer SDP multi-ply bench shirt? Listen here first! I'm going to discuss how to size this shirt so you have the perfect fit! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT -  https://www.bigb...

Train how you'll compete at a meet! This is a very important concept, especially for advanced athletes. Understand your federations rules and equipment and mimic the conditions as closely as possible  ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/course...

Keeping chest up is a common cue for the bench press, but I'm going to explain why it isn't so easy! There are a lot of technical elements at play here that makes this difficult to do. Hopefully the tips shared here will impact your training right away! ONLINE COACHING -  https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PR...

In this episode I recap my previous bench meet. Learn what my most valuable takeaway was, because it's something that can help many of you as well! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CL...

Avoid bounce pressing your bench by eliminating timing your leg drive! The body should work as one during the bench press to contribute force. There should be no timing involved   ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigben...

https://www.bigbenchas.com/blog/3weeksbiggerbench Our 3 week shock challenge is FREE and has been proven to add 5-30 lbs to your bench in only 3 weeks! In this episode I discuss why it's such a successful program using 3 pillars Take the challenge or yourself and email me your results!

If you're struggling to keep your wrists from bending when you bench, these 3 drills will help! Transfer more force to the bar for a bigger bench!

Everyone wants to place an emphasis on having an arch and widening grip to shorten range of motion. In this episode I'm going to explain why chasing less range of motion on your bench press is not always advantageous!

When it comes to buying a bench shirt, should you go with a standard stock size or a custom fit? There are pros and cons to each and understanding what goes into this decision will determine your success In this episode I discuss my recommendation and how it will effect your performance on the bench!

This warm up will prime you to bench heavy! If you have issues with your elbows flaring out, your shoulders untucking, etc. This warm up will help prevent that! See Warm Up HERE! -  ONLINE COACHING - BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  

Bending the bar is one of those cues that gets thrown around with no real instruction. In this episode I will teach you how to actually create tightness to the bar! ONLINE COACHING - BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  

These are 7 ways in which you can increase your leg drive for a bigger bench! ONLINE COACHING - BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  

I finally recorded a good single ply lift! It's in the book! Here is how things went up at the RPS NH/VT State Championships 

How much weight can you expect to add to your bench? It's very easy to get frustrated with bench progress. It's a lift that progresses quickly initially but then the gains slow down. Here is why you shouldn't get frustrated! ONLINE COACHING - BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY -  

June 6th we will be hosting our first online bench press bootcamp! Each of 7 days will include a video on various topics and drills regarding the bench press. We will be discussing technique, troubleshooting weak points, and programming!  Use the link here for more info and our daily itinerary!

Are you looking for a powerlifting gym to train at? And a group to train with? In this episode I will share my resource on finding a good power gym and how to get involved with a training crew! 1 on 1 Online Coaching - Better Benching Academy (#1 Resource For A Bigger Bench) -  

What purpose does push ups serve in building your bench? Are they worth it? How many should you do? We look to answer everything push ups in this episode! 1 on 1 Online Coaching - Better Benching Academy (#1 Resource For A Bigger Bench) -