Last weekend 22 world class pro multi-ply benchers gathered at LeXen Extreme in Ohio for a Last Man Standing Arnold Classic qualifying event. Who walked away last man standing? What does this mean for the Arnold Bench Bash? We recap the awesome event!

Our online lifter Zach Jones travels to New York from Oklahoma to train at Big Benchas HQ. We sat down with Zach after and talked about his experience since joining our team and how our online coaching program has been pushing him towards his ultimate goal of a 500 lb Bench!

What is the best way to learn more about lifting if you're a powerlifter? Or coaching if you're a coach? There's a ton of great information out there and knowing how to access that information gives you great power. In this episode we talk about all the different outlets in which you can access information and learn how to become better at what you do!

This is an entertaining and insightful conversation with my buddy Sean Fagan. He was a top ten 165 lb class lifter a few years back and has since dropped down to compete at a high level within the 148 lb class. Sean holds a very demanding job but still finds the time to train. We discuss the psychology behind making time to train no matter what! Don't miss this episode!

A good training partner is perhaps your most impactful tool for becoming a great lifter! Iron sharpens iron and we all get stronger by pushing each other to new levels! What makes a good training partner? What's expected of a good training partner? We share our stories!

Social Media has rocked the way we look at strength sports. Suddenly we see what our competition is doing, what our favorite lifters are up to, and everyone is accessible for knowledge. We discuss how social media has shaped the landscape of powerlifting as we know it!

We interview Rich Putnam, champion of the 2018 Arnold Classic Bench Bash. Rich has benched over 800 lbs in competition as well as 1000 lbs in exhibition! He shares some of his vast knowledge on benching and shares a lot of insight on equipped lifting and how to maximize the use of your bench shirts!

Nicky "Mammoth" joins us on the BenchCast to talk strongman training! He explains how someone can get started if they want to explore the world of strongman competition. We also discuss how strongman can be different than powerlifting in many ways, but also similar, and how each can play into each other!

Coach Ben answers your questions submitted through Instagram and Youtube! Don't miss out as knowledge bombs on training are dropped throughout the podcast! 

Our guest Nick Wheeler has some impressive lifts on his resume! He just nearly hit 800 lbs his last meet and just under 2 years ago he was only deadlifting 625 lbs! He has put 150 - 200 lbs on his total each meet he has done and he hasn't stopped yet! We discuss his ultimate pursuit of world records, and what it takes to get there. The mindset required of a powerlifter (You have to be a little insane!). He is also a father to a newborn girl. He shares interesting insight into how he balances lifting, life, and family!