Bench Press
Question: Let’s move on to the big three exercises; the bench press, the squat and the dead lift. We’ll start with everybody’s favorite lift; the bench press. What are the most important keys to building a big bench press?
Answer: This is pretty simple:
• Technique – this is obvious
• Strengthening your shoulders – most people need to increase their shoulder strength via military presses. I have seen too many people have positive success with this to think it’s a fluke. Do them standing and do them in a full range of motion. You don’t have to go extremely heavy on these, but this is the most efficient way to increase your shoulder strength.
• Strengthening your upper back and lats . not only is this injury prevention but this provides a stable surface to maintain your form and press off of.
If most people address these 3 things they will increase their bench press.
