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

The Ultimate Superset To Blast Triceps!

Looking for a new way to crush your triceps and spark new growth? Look no further than this tricep superset! Just follow the guidelines and you can plug and play your favorite tricep movements!
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Can you be great at both Raw AND Equipped Benching?

Can you be great at both benching disciplines or do they have a negative impact on each other? This is the question we discuss in this episode! From someone who has competed both raw and equipped when it comes to...
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Bench Talk LIVE 4/28/20 - The Suspended Press

In this weekly installment of our Q&A based podcast, we answer questions such as... How often do you hit heavy low rep tricep work? What are your favorite exercises for building tricep strength? Can bands/chains...
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Trouble Fitting Accessories In?

If you're finding yourself completing main barbell work but keep pushing accessories off, today's episode is for you! Accessories are key for making sustained progress as well as keeping yourself injury free! If...
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Bench Talk LIVE 4/21 - Someone Made Fun of My Beard!

In this weeks episode of Bench Talk LIVE where I answer your questions and shoot the shit, we touch on... My thoughts on Flys? How to structure a 4 week progression of secondary slingshot work? The best way to test...
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Bench Talk LIVE 4/14 - Sip of Preworkout for The Workin' Man!

In this week's Q&A we answer some awesome questions such as... Best back exercises for bench carry over? How do I feel as a patriots fan with Brady going to the Buccs? The ultimate bench grip! How to make progress...
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Does Shirted Benching Carry Over To Raw?

Episode #83

I answer a question many to know! Does shirted benching carry over to raw benching? Can you expect a bigger increase in strength from having overloaded and done training in a shirt or heavy duty slingshot? Find out if...
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The Best Advice I Could Ever Give

Episode #82

This is the best advice I could give any lifter. This simple phrase I'm about to share will take your training to a whole different level. When we talk about focus and intensity, this is it right here! Apply to our...
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4/7 Bench Talk LIVE - Still Stuck Inside!

Answering your questions such as... Pros and Cons of lifting your head and sinking weight? Any place for upper body plyometrics? Are isometrics valuable? RPE vs Percentage? and more! ... Apply to our team using the...
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Bench Talk LIVE - Finally The End Of March!

Thoughts on the upright row? Good or bad? Thoughts on 2 workouts a day? Opinion on Smolov Jr. for benching? How to program 3 bench days? How to not lose strength right now? Thoughts on heavy overloads for beginner...
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Bar Path Issues

In this episode I cover some common errors regarding bar path. Including having a slow descent, indirect descent, poor touch point, or trouble in the press!    
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Bench Talk LIVE - March 24th

This week on Bench Talk, I answer questions on... Muscles that go overlooked while trying to bench big Nutrition during meet prep Typical day of eating Butt lifting off the pad Descent errors in the bench Including...
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