Bench Press
The Right Way to Test Your One-Rep Max (and How to PR More Often)
Some coaches tell you to forget about your one-rep max because the injury risk of testing it is too high. I am not one of those coaches. While I agree [...]
Complete Full-Body Weight Room Bench Workout
With a little creativity, a portable weight room bench can become a multi-functional piece of exercise equipment.
Why Bands Are the Most Underrated Training Tool in Existence
Everyone steps into the gym with a goal. Some want to be bigger, faster and stronger. Some want to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. Some people are just [...]
Are You Strong Enough to Join the San Francisco 49ers’ ‘Grown Man’s Club’? It Only Takes One Exercise to Find Out
A lot of football teams have “clubs” who require a certain level of performance in the weight room for entry. Many high school or college teams have a “Half Ton [...]
So, You’ve Stopped Getting Stronger. 4 Reasons Why It Happened
Let's get this out in the open—anyone can get an untrained person stronger in the first three to six months. However, It takes skill to continually get someone stronger after [...]
When Are Athletes ‘Strong Enough’?
How strong do you need to be? If you're an athlete who's been seriously training for any length of time, this is a question that might've come across your mind. [...]
Athlete Benchmarks: How Much Weight Should You Lift?
How much do you bench? This is probably the first thing you’ll get asked when you talk about working out.
3 Exercises Swaps to Help You Train if you Have Low-Back Pain
One of the biggest mistakes athletes often make during their playing career is training through pain rather than training around it. Sure, lifting weights isn’t supposed to tickle. There will [...]
What is the Conjugate Training System?
What is the conjugate training system? Also known as the "Westside Method" because it was devised by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell gym in Columbus, Ohio, the conjugate training system [...]
Opposites Attract: Why eSports Athletes Benefit From Strength Training
You’re wasting your time. Go outside and play. You’re being anti-social, go interact with people in person. If anyone has played video games for an extended period growing up, you’ve [...]