How do you know that you’re working all your major muscle groups? Looking at each muscle individually can get tricky and overly complicated. A simpler alternative is to use a rule of thumb and make sure you include the four fundamental movements of resistance training. They are four movements that, together, cover a large part of … Read more
Powerlifting Polka is one of our most popular and effective powerlifting programs. It is six weeks long and comes in three versions: 3, 4, and 6 days per week. The goal of the program is to make you bigger and stronger in the three powerlifts: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Powerlifting Polka … Read more
This training program is available for free in our app StrengthLog! Download it for free with the buttons below: This article outlines a training program with two workouts per week. It suits you who are either new to strength training, or who are more experienced but may not have the time, desire, or opportunity to train … Read more
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 … Read more
”In the bench pressing realm, where metal shines bright,Bro’s and sis’s dream big, aiming for new height. Yet, in the quiet, a protest begins to ignite,Shoulder pain whispers in the dark of the night.” A big bench press is a divine and chakra-unblocking goal in the strength training world. It’s also one of those exercises … Read more
Key Points: What are the main differences between the close-grip bench press and the regular (or wide grip) bench press? And which grip width should you use in your bench press training? In general, there is a small strength difference between these two lifts, and they also work your muscles slightly differently. How to Perform … Read more
Dumbbell vs barbell bench press: which exercise should you choose? The bench press is a great exercise whether you are a powerlifter, a bodybuilder, or simply want to be fit, athletic, and look good. It improves your upper body strength, builds your chest, shoulder, and triceps muscles, and boosts your athletic performance. You can perform … Read more
Your chest muscles are one of your upper body’s largest and most visible muscle groups. The chest muscles are important for athleticism as they are involved in all pressing and pushing movements in front of your body. And a pair of well-developed pecs is an important part of creating the classic muscled torso that exudes … Read more
Looking for a chest and tricep workout that will both make your upper body grow and increase your raw pressing strength? Look no further. In this article, I outline a workout routine that hits all your chest and triceps muscle fibers and sets you up for large gains in strength. Here’s what we’re going to … Read more
How do you get stronger in the bench press as an advanced lifter? In this post, I’ll outline an advanced bench press program and explain how and why your training should be different from the beginner’s and the intermediate’s. Before we get into the details of the training program, let’s recap our definitions of what an advanced … Read more