The bench press is not only the world’s most popular barbell lift, it’s also a technical lift that many people will struggle with for years before figuring it out. So, what are the most common bench press mistakes you should avoid to improve faster?
If you google ”common bench press mistakes”, you’ll find many articles trying to serve up one-size-fits-all solutions. Don’t flare your elbows! There’s one grip-width everyone should stick to! Leg drive is king! Don’t bend your wrists! Et cetera.
Don’t be discouraged.
Yes, the bench press might not be the most intuitive exercise. But your body will figure it out if you just learn the basics and then make sure to train it deliberately and continuously.
In this episode of The Strength Log, we’ll focus less on offering you the perfect technique cues – our experience tells us that they will differ on the individual level. Instead, we’ll look at the do’s and don’ts that anyone can implement immediately, which will make a big difference for your bench press results in the long run.
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This is the sixth episode of the podcast. Check out the other episodes below:
- Episode 5: Reps vs Weight – Which Is Key to Becoming Stronger?
- Episode 4: Shut Up and Squat! But Should You Front or Back Squat?
- Episode 3: Do you even lift?
- Episode 2: Will creatine also make you smarter, not only stronger?
- Episode 1: Great news! Everyone was wrong about protein timing
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Great Articles on the Bench Press
We have plenty of articles on the bench press, below are three you should read if you’re trying to get a bigger bench press.
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