The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

Julius Maddox is the new world record holder of the biggest raw bench press! We share what we thought of the bench itself, and the controversy that has built around it! Join our team! - 

This week we troubleshoot some of the common issues on the bench press. Lack of leg drive, host of injuries, butt coming off the bench, you name it, we fix it! Online course pre-sale list below!  

We are launching our first online course this October 1st! Containing over 40+ videos, 6 learning modules, a 6 week bench program, and hours of content. This is by far our most comprehensive learning system for the bench press yet! Join the pre-sale list with the link below!

In this episode we discuss the feelings that go into anticipating your first meet. The fear of the unknown, are you actually ready to compete? We chat with our team member from TX, Trey Villarreal who shares his journey towards jumping into his first competition! Add 20 lbs to your bench in 30 days! - 

In this episode of the Benchcast we discuss the best conditioning exercises for a powerlifter. How does being a more conditioned lifter help you? How to implement conditioning so that it doesn't effect your main lifts. We answer it all!

A meet handler is a big responsibility. Someone who has trained for weeks, months, and perhaps years, relying on you to be there for them and to help them achieve their best performance. A lifter can't do it alone at a high level. Lifters need someone there on meet day to simplify the process. We share tips and tricks on how to not screw this up!   Add 20 lbs to your bench in 30 days! - 

You had questions, I answered them! Will I ever open a gym? Optimal time to do heavy holds? Does band training make a difference? How can I increase my arch? And much more...

This episode is great for anyone out there looking to get into coaching or personal training! I share some of my humbling beginnings where I couldn't even get a job at Planet Fitness, to becoming the coach I am today. We share insights into our early struggles in powerlifting as athletes

In this weeks episode I share my tips and tricks on how to develop your raw bench. The past 8 weeks I have been training raw from being equipped for a long period of time. I was able to go into a meet and put up a 25 lb PR in that time period. I share what I did in training to make that happen! VIP Membership Info Below! - 

This episode is a special one for me. Nothing I love more than getting a chance to sit down and reminisce on some old lifting memories. Our topic this time were moments in our careers that we felt an overwhelming sense of emotion. Nervousness might not be the right word, but certainly anxiousness. This is a fun trip down memory lane!

We discuss how adding bands to your lifts can add pounds to your lifts! Not only is band tension great for the top end of the lift, but it's great for the descent as well! They will add control to your lifts in a completely new way and expose weak areas very quickly Apply for coaching - 

Want to know a few quick hacks you can start implementing immediately to add weight to your bench press?? You're in luck! As Coach Ben and Elvis share tips that you can apply to your training right away that will get you stronger than ever before!  Apply For Online Coaching -  VIP Membership - 

In this episode I share tips for both the raw and equipped bencher! How are the two different and what exercises and muscle groups should you prioritize in each? We break the training down and offer our favorite solutions to getting stronger! Online Coaching Application - https://forms.gle/gKU6xNqxxohmfVhF6 VIP Membership Info - 

We recap the RPS meet this past weekend from Newark NJ! Our lifter Brandon Densmore punched his ticket to the Arnold Classic with a qualifying total of 1550 at 198! This meet I really had an opportunity to observe some of what makes elite lifters great. The focus, what they do in warm ups, their level of preparation. I lay out why these lifters rise to the top and excel and my observations from th...

In this episode we cover some of the best drills and exercises out there to help you create tension in the big 3 lifts! If you're having trouble at all creating tightness or just want to maximize your muscle activation, this podcast will help you! VIP Membership Group -  Online Coaching Application -   

The new Westside vs The World movie is officially out! I couldn't help but immediately watch it the morning of like many of you. I share my thoughts on the movie in this episode! We also discuss some recent happenings this past week such as Small Arm's deadlift for autism event VIP Membership Group -  Online Coaching Application - https://forms.gle/Ho22HquV7ANh9F3G7

For the first half of this episode we answer your questions through the Instagram Live feed! Questions such as how to properly brace during lifts, how to program in back work, how to target specific muscles, how long a meet prep phase should last, and more!  The second half of the episode we talk about how you can utilize bench press assistance devices on the market to increase your bench pre...

Join The Challenge Here! -    We are hosting our next group challenge and I'd love to see you join us! With the wild success of our last challenge, I look forward to keeping the ball rolling with our next for the month of May. This challenge is all about promoting positive change in your daily routines!

The BenchCast is back and will become a more regular occurence! In this signature return episode we talk about the future of equipped benching! I also talk details of a shirt break in program that is potentially in the works!  Online Coaching Application - 

Another Arnold Classic is in the books! Time to recap the weekend and in specific, the XPC Last Man Standing Bench Show

The 2019 Arnold Classic is right around the corner! Training has had its ups and downs but everything is starting to come together. This episode I share how I've been preparing in the final weeks leading up to the Arnold, as well as share some new happenings with the Business! 

I have some super exciting news that I can't wait to share with you in this episode! Do not miss this big announcement! If you'd like to be invited to our VIP Membership Group please email me at  Personal coaching, free program templates, lifetime discounts, exclusive video content, and more!

As the New Year is upon us, we take the chance to recap 2018! We cover all the highlights and lows of the past year, as well as the things we learned from 2018! Coach Ben and Elvis share their secrets to success in 2019 and what you can do in your training to make it your best year yet!

Life Coach Jim Hill sits down with us this week on the BenchCast to shed some light on how powerlifting can improve your life in more ways than just increased strength! Jim shares some of his journey through strength training and gives his advice on popular topics such as finding success through "New Year Resolutions" and how to adopt a good mindset bouncing back from injury. I always enjoy chatti...

The reason most lifters fail to reach their goals is because they lack a plan. They know what they want, but they did not draw out a clear roadmap on how to get there. That is the gap we are going to fill in this episode. The 2019 Planning Guide is available for FREE on bigbenchas.com. Download the PDF and follow along with us! Taking the opportunity to plan out your year will make all the differe...