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The Iso Bench Press is an awesome way to overload and blast through sticking points!Training isometrically allows you to work at max effort in a very specific range of motion and recover quickly from itUsually you set this up in a rack where you can press the empty bar into the pins as hard as possible for 6 seconds. Set the pins at the height of your sticking pointFor some this may be right on their chest, and for others this might be more around mid rangeI have our athletes kick off their bench training with this movement or bench holds...

These 5 drills for the shoulders will be a valuable warm up activation routine! This will work great for those with shoulder trouble and also great for those just looking to improve their performance!All these can be performed with sets of 10 and I would perform the full routine twice. Keep in mind that it shouldn't be fatiguing, but rather energizing. Using the right bands is critical!Perform the following routine twice, 10 reps each! Supinated Band Pull ApartsFace PullsY RaisesExternal RotationsScap Rows Give this a try and let me know what you think!Take the additional stress out of your training...

This movement is an awesome way to build back strength that will transfer to your bench!I'm a big fan of isometric holds as a meet nears. You're working the back specifically how it's used in the bench, which is holding a position for timeWith these you are working at max effort for 10 second holds!Connect with the bottom of the bench in a seal row position, and continue to pull as hard as possible through the bottom of the benchYou'll get out of this the effort you put into it!Take the additional stress out of your training and focus on...

This is an awesome exercise to build strength off the chest! Eliminating the eccentric portion of the lift takes away any additional benefit of the stretch shortening cycleIt's also a highly underrated movement to build technique on the bench press. You gain an appreciation for proper positioning and tightness under the bar very quickly!To perform, set rack pins to chest height. Try to get into your best set up under the bar. I typically set up, then roll the bar into position afterMake sure you're using leg drive and keeping a tight back under the bar. You want that bar...

This is a movement I learned from Rich Putnam and it's one both shirted and raw lifters should be doing!This exercise is going to put a tremendous amount of time under tension on the triceps. You're constantly trying to stay tight and your triceps never have a chance to restLikewise if you're an equipped lifter especially. This exercise also serves as a drill to help your throwThey key is to stay tight to the bar while you extend it away and press. Keep bending the bar so the armpits stay locked off and the triceps turned in, and keep the back...