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How To Be A Good "Handler" At A Meet
A meet handler is a big responsibility. Someone who has trained for weeks, months, and perhaps years, relying on you to be there for them and to help them achieve their best performance. A lifter can't do it alone at...
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Q&A Episode Ask Coach Ben
You had questions, I answered them! Will I ever open a gym? Optimal time to do heavy holds? Does band training make a difference? How can I increase my arch? And much more...
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Struggles as a New Coach and Powerlifter
This episode is great for anyone out there looking to get into coaching or personal training! I share some of my humbling beginnings where I couldn't even get a job at Planet Fitness, to becoming the coach I am today....
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Getting Stronger RAW
In this weeks episode I share my tips and tricks on how to develop your raw bench. The past 8 weeks I have been training raw from being equipped for a long period of time. I was able to go into a meet and put up a 25...
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Moments of Emotion In Powerlifting Career
This episode is a special one for me. Nothing I love more than getting a chance to sit down and reminisce on some old lifting memories. Our topic this time were moments in our careers that we felt an overwhelming...
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The Power Of Band Tension!
We discuss how adding bands to your lifts can add pounds to your lifts! Not only is band tension great for the top end of the lift, but it's great for the descent as well! They will add control to your lifts in a...
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Improve Your Bench With These Simple Changes!
Want to know a few quick hacks you can start implementing immediately to add weight to your bench press?? You're in luck! As Coach Ben and Elvis share tips that you can apply to your training right away that will get...
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Tips For Success in Raw and Equipped Benching
In this episode I share tips for both the raw and equipped bencher! How are the two different and what exercises and muscle groups should you prioritize in each? We break the training down and offer our favorite...
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Going To The Arnold!
We recap the RPS meet this past weekend from Newark NJ! Our lifter Brandon Densmore punched his ticket to the Arnold Classic with a qualifying total of 1550 at 198! This meet I really had an opportunity to observe...
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Drills To Create Tension In The Squat Bench Deadlift
In this episode we cover some of the best drills and exercises out there to help you create tension in the big 3 lifts! If you're having trouble at all creating tightness or just want to maximize your muscle...
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Westside vs The World
The new Westside vs The World movie is officially out! I couldn't help but immediately watch it the morning of like many of you. I share my thoughts on the movie in this episode! We also discuss some recent happenings...
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IG Live Q&A - Up Your Bench With These Tools!
For the first half of this episode we answer your questions through the Instagram Live feed! Questions such as how to properly brace during lifts, how to program in back work, how to target specific muscles, how long...
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