The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

In this episode I share how I've been utilizing these "blitz" sessions as I call them, and how they can benefit your training! Interested in online coaching? Click

In todays episode we are talking about settling the weight upon takeout and how you can implement a simple training tip to handle heavier weight! This is one of the most common mistakes I see in benching, and it costs dearly, especially at a meet. Don't make this mistake! Interested in Coaching? Apply

Answering your bench questions LIVE on our YouTube channel every Tuesday 12pm ET! Apply to our coaching program

Answering your questions LIVE on Youtube every Tuesday 12pm ET!  Join our coaching program !

In this episode I discus how hard to be working during each exercises sub category! Training can be broken down into the following... Main Movements Secondary Movements Heavy Accessories Isolation Accessories You should be working at a different intensity for each of these! Interested in our online coaching program? Apply

Answering your questions LIVE on Youtube every Tuesday 12pm ET!

This episode is for those benchers who struggle off the chest! Sometimes all it takes is a little bit more stability and control through that bottom position. In this podcast I talk about my favorite drills to bring this up!

If you're having a difficult time touching in your bench shirt, you're not alone! It's one of the most difficult things to do with a correctly sized bench shirt. In this episode I share my tips and tricks for how to manipulate your set up, position your bench shirt, and finesse your way into a beautiful touch! Interested in joining our online coaching program? Click

Answering your bench questions on Youtube and Instagram LIVE each Tuesday 12pm ET! Interested in joining our online coaching program? Click

We all have those few exercises that just give us trouble! Perhaps you've stayed away from these exercises for a long time for whatever reasons. In this episode I share 3 movements that I used to avoid but given time to adjust, have become a staple in my programming. In fact, if I don't include these exercises, my results my drop dramatically! What are your 3?

Answering your bench questions on this LIVE podcast! Tune into YouTube and Instagram Tuesdays at 12pm ET. Hear the secret code good for 20% off the entire bigbenchas.com website every Tuesday!

Speed kills! And it will improve your bench! Learn how to set up a 12 week speed bench cycle that you can implement in your training right away! Interested in our coaching program? Click !

My take on utilizing boards in bench training has changed over the years. I've seen an abundance of over-reliance on the use of boards and it hurts the potential of the lifter. I share some of the pros and cons of using boards, and who should be using them! Interested in joining the team? Click

In this episode I answer questions such as... Differences between closed back and open back shirts? Do I try and keep your bar speed the same on working sets? What is the optimal wrist position for bench? Should you let the bar sink into your chest? Best program for increasing the bench! And much more! Interested in joining the team? Click

In this weeks episode we answer questions such as... My favorite shirt and why How far out from a meet should someone try and lose weight? How to stay tight on a multi rep set of bench What happens if you have tight adductors for bench set up? My thoughts on the swiss bar Why do people hate on the new Inzer SDP fabric? And more!

Coach Ben recaps his 735 lb bench in the 242 weight class. This was a 75 lb PR. 20 lbs of weight was lost between March and July to compete lighter. Lessons learned from the previous training cycle are shared!

In this weeks episode we answer questions such as... Where to start if you're considering single ply benching? Opinions on the Metal Jack Shirt How much does wingspan come into play with bench hand placement? How often do I do DB work? How much do you rely on raw strength for equipped benching? How much of an effect does bodyweight have on equipped benching? How often are our lifters training over...

This week I talk about how to size new bench shirts, primarily the Inzer SDP and the Titan Super Katana. How they should fit initially and how to break them in! If you're new to bench shirts, this episode is going to be great for you!

In this episode I answer questions such as... How long should you hold a pause to work strength off the chest? Are beginner shirts a waste of time? Such as the Inzer Blast? How close to a meet do you hit your last shirted bench? Dealing with elbow pain Using single ply as a beginner

This is a common struggle for a powerlifter regarding programming! You want to make sure you're hitting each body part, but where do you draw the line in terms of how much work you're going to put on your plate? Is the extra work even worth the payoff? I share some strategies which should help you narrow down your training load and get the best bang for your buck when it comes to accessories

In this weeks LIVE Bench Talk episode I answer questions such as... What are good prehab/warmup exercises for a bench session? When training back, should you mimic your bench set up and grip? How do I increase my bench faster? Close grip is getting stronger than my competition grip, should I switch it? How much can I bench without a shirt and why I choose not to compete raw And much more!   I...

The bench press unrack is the most overlooked aspect of benching. How you get the bar out into pressing position will dictate your success. Last week we touched on the importance of the set up, this week we follow up by explaining how to make sure your set up isn't ruined by a bad unrack! Interested in Coaching? Apply

In this weeks live podcast we answer questions such as... Do I coach athletes that compete in different feds? How much can being under hydrated affect performance? Single Ply or Multi Ply? What is my raw bench? When is it good to wear the bowtie? Interested in coaching? Apply

Your bench set up will determine your success! This is the most important part of bench pressing big! If you want to maximize your strength, you need a tight set up that puts you in a great position. This episode I cover how to set up for feet out flat and toes tucked back. Don't miss it!  Interested in coaching? Apply !

In this weeks episode, I answer questions such as... Best anterior delt exercises? Do you think the bench daddy is a good beginner shirt? What is my best bench in a shirt? What to do if you have trouble keeping shoulders tucked? And more! Join us LIVE on IG and Youtube Tuesdays 12pm ET! Interested in coaching? Apply !