2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press

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Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • It's a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12)

  • The value and history of the bench press. (3:13)

  • Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23)

  • #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20)

  • #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34)

  • #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06)

  • #5 - Don't neglect back work. (24:05)

  • #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • How important is including an incline press? (28:37)

  • How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57)

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  • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. **

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Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • It's a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12)

  • The value and history of the bench press. (3:13)

  • Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23)

  • #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20)

  • #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34)

  • #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06)

  • #5 - Don't neglect back work. (24:05)

  • #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • How important is including an incline press? (28:37)

  • How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. **

People Mentioned

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