The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

Hosted by: Coach Ben

A podcast for powerliters and strength enthusiasts alike! Coach Ben is a professional powerlifting coach and bench presser, with an 820 lb bench in competition. He shares his tips and tricks on how to get stronger,...

Episodes

Bench Talk LIVE: Boom Goes The Shirt!!

In this weeks episode of our LIVE podcast, we answer questions such as... Do you ever use heavy holds to prime your nervous system? My funniest moment in benching? How to warm up after a lay off? Do I use a bench...
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How Lifters Join Our Team

In this episode I go over the process of a new lifter joining our coaching program. We use an intake form that gives me plenty of information on the lifter. Why is this important for both the coach and the lifter? How...
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Bench Talk LIVE: Out by the BBQ Pit!

We took the show from the gym, to the BBQ pit! Answered some great questions such as... Do you squeeze your triceps with a close grip bench? How to fix an uneven press? Increasing your arch Do I use the same set up...
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Easy Trick To Increase Your Bench Strength!

Want a quick boost to your bench strength? Try adding in Bench Holds! Holding weight well over your max bench for time can help you develop more control, strength, and "prime" your nervous system! In this episode I...
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Bench Talk LIVE 6/2 - Talkin' Bench!

Our weekly live podcast returns with more questions and more answers. This week was a really great discussion with our live attendees and we answered some questions that came in from YouTube! Apply to our team using...
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Bench Talk LIVE 5/26 - Drinkin' the Kool Aid

In this weeks episode we answer questions such as... How often should you do speed training? Bench shirt size/brand for a beginner? Belt or no belt? Should lockout work be done on main bench day or 2nd bench day?...
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Refocusing and Setting Goals After Lockdown

There's 2 scenarios I see with lifter's right now. On one hand you have athletes who haven't had gym access since the pandemic started. Or they've been confined to body weight movements. On the other hand you have...
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Bench Talk LIVE 5/19 - Sip of coffee for the workin' man!

In this weeks LIVE episode I answer questions such as... Are wrist wraps needed for raw benching? Or only shirted benching? Do I vary my grips for back work? How can someone figure out their max effort lifts on a...
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"Band" Bench Shirts

This week I cover a controversial topic in the equipped powerlifting community! Lately new bench shirts have been hitting the market and have been deemed with the term "band" shirts.  In this episode I go over what a...
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The WRIST WRAP Episode!

We cover everything wrist wraps! What length is best?... Which style wrap is for me?... How tight should I wrap?... What is the best way to wrap?... Which wraps do I recommend?... And more!! If you enjoy our podcast,...
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Bench Talk LIVE 5/12 - Keep Yo Head Down!

In this weeks live podcast I answer questions such as... Is lifting your head off the bench good or bad? Why do lifters take their head off the bench? How important is it to keep your head down? What core training...
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Bench Talk LIVE 5/5 - Build Strength Off the Chest!

In this weeks episode we answer questions such as... What to train to increase strength off the chest? Cues for catching the bar with your lats? How important is dedicated shoulder work for a raw bencher? Does your...
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