Chest training is a highlight in most lifters’ routines. It’s either the day they get to throw around big weight on the bench or the day they get an excellent pump with immediate (however temporary) ... Continue Reading
15-Year-Old Morgan Nicholls Records 605-Pound Deadlift in Training for Unofficial World Record
A professional strength sports athlete deadlifting 600-plus pounds will almost always be noteworthy. When that person's a teenager who still has to get their parent/guardian's signature on school ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Julius Maddox Crushes 700-Pound Bench Press for 4 Reps
The bench press is Julius Maddox's domain, and with another recent impressive feat, it doesn't look like that's changing any time soon. On April 24, 2022, the powerlifter locked out a 318-kilogram bench ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Exceeds Total & Bench Press World Records, Again, in Training
Roughly two weeks after a training session full of unofficial International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) world records, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to up the ante. On April 17, 2022, the ... Continue Reading
Tamara Walcott Notches 151.95-Kilogram Bench Press (335 Pounds) for 2 Reps
Roughly four years ago, at the age of 34, Tamara Walcott began competitive powerlifting. Ever since, as one of the sport's rising names, she's more than made up for any perceived lost time. On April 7, ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Amanda Lawrence Wins Best Overall Lifter at 2022 AMP Classic Open Nationals
At only 24-years-old, Amanda Lawrence is already one of the bigger names in powerlifting. While competing in the 84-kilogram weight class, she showed off her prowess again by winning Best Overall Lifter in ... Continue Reading
Bench Press World Record Holder Julius Maddox Smashes a 775-Pound Squat in Training
Since he began his career in 2015, Julius Maddox has made a name for himself by lifting staggering amounts of weight with the bench press. While training recently, it was his squat that drew the attention ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Barbell Skull Crusher for Triceps Size and Strength
The barbell skull crusher, also known as the barbell triceps extension, is one of the most well-known exercises for the triceps. Yet it is heavily underrated due to a misunderstanding of how to perform the ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Tiffany Chapon Exceeds Total & Squat World Records While Training
In a budding career, powerlifter Tiffany Chapon continues to show she is well on her way. On April 4, 2022, the French-born athlete — who competes in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) at 47 ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Crushes a 661-Pound Paused Bench Press
Larry "Wheels" Williams is no stranger to the strength sports sphere. A bodybuilder, powerlifter, strongman, and popular YouTuber (roughly 2.25 million subscribers), Wheels is one of the more recognizable ... Continue Reading
Watch South Korean CrossFitter Seungyeon Choi Lift a 667-Pound “The Other Total” During 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals
The 2022 CrossFit Individual Quarterfinals wrapped up on March 27, 2022. With all final results now counted, defending Korean National CrossFit Champion, Seungyeon Choi, has logged quite an eye-opening ... Continue Reading
The Best Chest Workouts for Muscle Mass, Strength, and More
A well-developed chest is a calling card of lifters who’ve spent months, if not years, dedicated to hard training. From lifters bench pressing jaw-dropping weight and bodybuilders hitting the classic “side ... Continue Reading
Unconventional Advice to Revamp Your Bench Press
For better or worse, the bench press is the ubiquitous measure of strength. Think about it, when was the last time someone asked you how much you squat? The bench press is also typically one of the first ... Continue Reading
How to Prevent a Bad Day on the Bench
It’s beach season, and for those of us in the fitness world, that means it’s bench season. Whether it’s part of a regimented plan or just a sudden urge to pump up the guns before heading out for the night, ... Continue Reading
How to Smash the 225lb Rep Max Bench Test
Most college football players are beat up by the end of a long season. The last thing they want to do is show up Monday morning and begin the grind of Combine/Pro Day prep, but that’s the reality of the ... Continue Reading
7 Hot Tips for Your Next Bench Press Competition
You've been researching powerlifting comps. You thought, "Screw it," got registered, and signed yourself up for a meet. Maybe you signed up for bench-only just to dip your toes in, or maybe you’re planning ... Continue Reading
The Truth About Your Benching Pain (It’s Not Biceps Tendonitis)
It may surprise the many who consider me to be the go-to guy for spinal problems, that I conquered shoulder problems long before I began my quest to be the best spinal rehab professional. A Little ... Continue Reading
You’re Not Actually Strong Enough to Bench
The bench press is a staple in the weight room for bodybuilders, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and powerlifters alike. If you’re reading this, I’m sure you’ve included the bench press into your own ... Continue Reading
11 Tools for Powering Up Your Press
Yesterday, I acquired two shiny new 22kg kettlebells. Today, to celebrate, I one-arm pressed one of them. Apparently, that’s pretty good for a 103lb chick, and I suddenly found myself getting messages as ... Continue Reading
The Bench Press Is a Pull: 5 Cues You Might Be Missing
The bench press is like the Cinderella of the powerlifts. The squat and the deadlift tend to be like Cinderella’s domineering sisters, who get all the attention, while the bench press is left in the corner ... Continue Reading
I Got 99 Problems But a Bench Ain’t One
Coming up through the fitness-ranks over the last twelve years, starting as a teen-bodybuilder, then a competitive sprinter, and now a CrossFit addict, I’ve never been asked a singular fitness question ... Continue Reading
Bench Press, Sex, and Rest Intervals: What’s the Best Combo?
A recent study investigated some intriguing questions: “What length of rest interval gives the best performance in the bench press? Does this change between men and women? Does it change between very ... Continue Reading
