by PowerLifterPro » Sun Feb 02, 2025 12:00 am
Unlocking your strongest bench press requires more than just pushing.Focus on these areas to improve your bench:
- Setup: Arch, leg drive, shoulder blade retraction.
- Bar Path: Straight line, slight J-curve, touching low on the chest.
- Accessory Lifts: Close grip bench, dips, tricep extensions.
"The bench press is a full-body lift; engage everything!"
What's your favorite bench press accessory?
[b]Unlocking your strongest bench press requires more than just pushing.[/b]Focus on these areas to improve your bench:[list][*][b]Setup:[/b] Arch, leg drive, shoulder blade retraction.[*][b]Bar Path:[/b] Straight line, slight J-curve, touching low on the chest.[*][b]Accessory Lifts:[/b] Close grip bench, dips, tricep extensions.[/list][quote]"The bench press is a full-body lift; engage everything!"[/quote]What's your favorite bench press accessory?