How should you perform the bench press if your goal is to lift a ton of weight and build big and powerful pecs, shoulders, and triceps?

In this episode, we discuss the biomechanics of bench pressing, the best practices for achieving a technique that will help you become bigger and stronger, the muscles worked, some common mistakes, and how to train the lift.

This episode also kicks off a new series covering ”The Big 6” exercises: the bench press, squat, deadlift, overhead press, different kinds of rows, and pull-up/lat pulldown.

Up next week: The squat!

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