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2018 Arnold Classic Bench Champion Rich Putnam
We interview Rich Putnam, champion of the 2018 Arnold Classic Bench Bash. Rich has benched over 800 lbs in competition as well as 1000 lbs in exhibition! He shares some of his vast knowledge on benching and shares a...
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An Intro To Strongman With Nicky "Mammoth"
Nicky "Mammoth" joins us on the BenchCast to talk strongman training! He explains how someone can get started if they want to explore the world of strongman competition. We also discuss how strongman can be different...
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Q&A With Coach Ben
Coach Ben answers your questions submitted through Instagram and Youtube! Don't miss out as knowledge bombs on training are dropped throughout the podcast!
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Training, Life, And The Pursuit Of World Records
Our guest Nick Wheeler has some impressive lifts on his resume! He just nearly hit 800 lbs his last meet and just under 2 years ago he was only deadlifting 625 lbs! He has put 150 - 200 lbs on his total each meet he...
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Learning From Failure
I bombed out of a meet on bench! That's right, I said it! The first time I attempted 700 lb bench I failed! I just got stapled with 750 lbs at a meet! These are all failures of mine and I'm going to share with you how...
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Secrets To Recovering Like A Professional Lifter
Sleep, Food, Mobility, Activity, we cover ALL the ways you can recover faster and in turn, lift more! Actionable tips that will have you recovering like a pro!
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What Makes A Good Training Program?
What do all great programs consist of? We discuss the foundational elements that go into a well designed training program. Knowledge of why you're doing what you're doing to get stronger is key!
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Properly Warming Up To Increase Your Bench Press
This week on The BENCHCAST, Coach Ben and @smallarmlegstrong discuss how to properly lay out your bench press warm up! DO NOT skip warm ups. It will keep you healthy long term and will help you lift more weight that...
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Staying Motivated In Powerlifting
In this episode we discuss how to stay motivated in your training! Just like many, you might be waivering in and out of motivation to hit the gym. We talk about some key points to keep you on task and ready to train!
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Geared Powerlifting Talk With Arnold Classic Athlete Louis Ban
Ever wonder what equipped powerlifting is composed of? Louis Ban joins us on air as we discuss what powerlifting equipment is, how to get involved, and Louis' crazy 2017 powerlifting run that culminated at the 2018...
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Beginners Guide To Benching
Are you new to Bench Pressing? Perhaps looking into how a powerlifter approaches the Bench Press? This is your episode! Coach Ben and Elvis sit down and discuss common mistakes, where to begin, and we break down the...
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Powerlifting Later In Life w/ King Leo
Leo Anastasio, best known simply as King Leo joins us on the BenchCast. He talks about how he started powerlifting after the age of 40! It's never too late to start and King Leo proves that as he continues to progress...
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