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This is something I call the 100 to 120 concept!Most lifters make the mistake of conserving leg drive throughout the set up process and upon the descent.Don't leave anything back here! 100 to 120 is all about using your leg drive to the fullestNot only to put force into the bar, but for stability and maintaining positioning as well. Perhaps the 2 most overlooked benefits of leg drivePositioning is everything, that's your spring off the chest!120 is all about upon the press if you have anything left to give, summon it all and explode through that weight!This is the best...

When I'm talking about creating shoulder stability, I'm referring to creating tightness with the bar. If you have tightness to the bar, then you are stableWhy's this important? Well, it will drastically decrease your likelihood of a shoulder injury, and it will immensely increase your force output. Bench more without injury!In this video I share the cueing I like to use to make this happen. From bending the bar, to spreading the bar, locking in the back, and the best way to practice these.These concepts will completely change the way you bench press We specialize in helping our lifters simplify...

Setting up for the bench press is unique for each individual. I'll coach it a certain way but in the end there are a lot of ways to effectively get into positionLike anything, there are principles that remain the same across all good set upsThese are 4 of them I'd like to share with you1️⃣ Shoulders set in a good position! This means squeezing your shoulder blades together, and dragging them down towards your lower back! The good ole pinch and tuck2️⃣ Weight on your traps! Your body weight should be entirely pushed towards your traps. In fact, no part...

If you're experiencing lower back pain when you're setting up to bench or when you're actually benching, it might have something to do with how well you're controlling your glutes!Often times I see lifters jam themselves up with an aggressive set up because they aren't actually squeezing their hips at allSince your glutes help stabilize the lower back, this is a muscle group that can really help alleviate a lot of those issues if activated properlyMake sure your glutes are properly activated here by not only driving your knees out, but by actually squeezing your hips as wellRemember though, we...

  Do you get stuck on the chest with your bench press?Have a hard time pausing weight?Enter the T Shirt press! One of my favorite variations that all of our athletes have experienced at one point or another!The T Shirt press will help you develop brutal strength off the chest because you are never touching the chestThere is no deload of the weight! Not even the slightest. The goal is to touch the fiber of your t shirt without ever touching your chest!It's more difficult than it sounds and demands some serious control!You may be asking what the difference between...