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The Most Hardcore Tricep and Bicep Exercises for Powerlifting
What’s the most hardcore way to build your triceps and biceps? This week we’re talking about a few specific exercises to help you improve bench performance. Let us know in the survey what you want to hear about next week.
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Hardcore Tricep and Bicep Exercises for Powerlifters
We released a new video with coach Lucero. This one focuses on a few hardcore exercises for building tricep and bicep strength.
Of course, we also cover a bunch of worthwhile tricep exercises on the site.
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Is Wide-Grip Bench Better for Powerlifting?
First, let’s define the subject. Exactly what counts as a wide grip in bench?
Here’s what an expert says:
A wide grip bench press is considered a grip that is 1.5-2X the width measured between your shoulders. The wide grip bench press allows you to maximally recruit the pec muscles, which are responsible for producing maximum force off the chest. In addition, a wide grip bench press reduces the range of motion of the movement, which decreases the amount of work required to press the barbell.
In our guide to the muscles used in the bench press, we talk about pecs, shoulder, and triceps. They’re all major factors. Here’s what else matters:
Bench Press Angle
Range of Motion
Choice of Grip
The choice of grip makes a big difference on the muscles used during bench. The wide grip uses less triceps and more chest. Is that beneficial for you?
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Yes, Powerlifters Should Do Strongman
Here’s a coach’s response to that common question about strongman. Should you do it if you’re a powerlifter?
What do you think? Let us know in the video comments.
And if you’re not sure about the differences, check out our article on the differences between powerlifting and strongman.
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What’s The Difference: Powerlifting v. Powerbuilding
Here’s what you need to know about powerbuilding.
Powerlifting is a competitive sport that tests your strength in the squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Powerbuilding is a training modality that combines the goals of powerlifting and bodybuilding with the intent to build a specific physique while getting stronger at the same time.
We also have a video that digs deeper into whether powerlifters should focus on powerbuilding. Check it out on YouTube.
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