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 90%? And More!.. Tune in Tuesdays at 12pm ET on IG Live and Youtube LIVE! @bigbenchas

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