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How Often Should You Bench Press?

💥 Bench Press Frequency💥

How much benching should I do to gain strength? Everyone wants to know the sweet spot to make the most gains on the bench press as possible. Often the thinking is that twice a week is good which means that double that should be better. There is a good amount of things to consider when you are programming bench press frequency but it doesn't have to be complicated.

💥 TOES BACK SETUP💥

If you’re a toes back style of bencher this clip is for you. At the top level there are people who bench with either style feet flat or toes back. The important thing is to get the most out of your bench press setup regardless of the style you choose.

💥 UPPER BACK WARMUP💥

 Most people think that a good bench arch starts with your lower back but really a good arch starts with your upper back. If your upper back is constantly stiff and you’re struggling to get a good bench arch then this warmup is for you. Try it out on your next training day, most of us already have all the tools we need in our gym bags!

💥 TAKEOUT TIPS💥

You can have the perfect bench press setup but it could all be wasted with a bad takeout/handoff. Some of the most common bench press corrections I make come during the takeout phase. As a lifter communicating with your handoff person is a small step you can take that can make a world of difference in how you perform.