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5 Barbell Bench Press Alternatives And Variations For Chest And Shoulders

June 4, 2019
Brandon
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The original publishing date of today’s article was back on June 4, 2018.

Too many people today misuse and abuse the barbell bench press which is exactly why I felt today was a good day to bring this post back into the light. Make sure you use these variations to improve your chest and shoulder gains while minimizing your shoulder pain.

Just make sure to read, apply, and share this one out with friends to help spread the word!

Do you currently utilize the barbell bench press to pack on chest muscle?
Do you currently experience shoulder pain or discomfort from bench pressing?
Are you hitting plateaus on your bench press failing to make further strength gains?
Are you interested in other innovative bench press variations, or alternatives for massive chest gains and strength?

If you’re currently rolling in on Monday’s to hit what the rest of the health club world refers to as National Chest day then today I want to present you with some slightly different exercises. You can incorporate these on your chest days. Consequently these will also help you to make strength and muscle gains while cutting down on shoulder pain. Give these bench press alternatives a try and give me your feedback!

Death Elbows Of The Bench Press

April 9, 2019
Brandon
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The original publishing date of today’s article was back on August 27, 2018.

If you are experiencing problems with your bench press then you need to make sure you read this article carefully and make sure you’re not making this mistake. If you’re guilty of death elbows on your bench press then you’re killing your gains.

I know you’ll find today’s article really helpful and when you please make sure to share it out to friends and family! Read and apply…

Are you familiar with the death elbows of the bench press?
Do you find yourself struggling to make gains with your barbell bench press?
Are you experiencing neck and shoulder pain when you bench press?
Has your bench press day become a dreaded activity because you’re experiencing a lack of progress?

For today’s article I want to talk about the barbell bench press and how you’re killing your gains with what I refer to as the death elbows. Death elbows involve you performing the barbell bench press with poor technique due to you flaring out your elbows during the press and causing you to bleed yourself of power during the movement. Read carefully because you might suffer from death elbows when performing the barbell bench press and I’m including some tried true remedies here that will help you to resolve this problem and immediately improve your strength for the lift!

Is Your Bench Press Technique Out Of Whack?

February 11, 2019
Brandon
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Are you confident in your bench press?
Are you feeling weak, or failing to hit the gains in your bench press?
Do you feel that you’re stuck in a plateau with your bench press?
Are you familiar with how to activate the proper muscles to execute a solid bench press?

If you’re experiencing some issues with your bench press then I’ll outline some possible issues and solutions here that you can use to evaluate what’s going on with your technique in the movement.

5 Barbell Bench Press Alternatives And Variations For Chest And Shoulders

June 4, 2018
Brandon
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Do you currently utilize the barbell bench press to pack on chest muscle?
Do you currently experience shoulder pain or discomfort from bench pressing?
Are you hitting plateaus on your bench press failing to make further strength gains?
Are you interested in other innovative bench press variations, or alternatives for massive chest gains and strength?

If you’re currently rolling in on Monday’s to hit what the rest of the health club world refers to as National Chest day then today I want to present you with some slightly different exercises. You can incorporate these on your chest days. Consequently these will also help you to make strength and muscle gains while cutting down on shoulder pain. Give these bench press alternatives a try and give me your feedback!

The Bench Press…Overrated?

February 19, 2015
Brandon
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So the topic of today’s discussion is going to involve the good ole bench press. So what can I say about the bench press other than the fact that it is probably the most misused and abused exercise involving the upper body and free weights since the invention of strength training, period.

Often trainees that don’t understand the proper technique involved with the bench press practice with terrible habits and even worse form for long periods of time until one day something stupid happens to get their attention. The point I’m making is why wait for that day to come because I’m going investigate this exercise right here for your knowledge obtaining convenience. Read on my young Jedi!