2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press

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)