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How to use dumbbells to add 25–50 lb to your bench

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Nov 17, 2025

How to use dumbbells to add 25–50 lb to your bench

A focused dumbbell plan can add 25 to 50 pounds to your barbell bench by building pressing strength, triceps drive, and upper back stability.

How to Use Kettlebells for Chest Growth and Stability

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Oct 16, 2025

How to Use Kettlebells for Chest Growth and Stability

Kettlebells may not be your first pick for chest day, but these three exercises add size, strength, and stability in ways barbells cannot.

Why Your Rear Delts Lag Behind (and How to Fix Them)

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Sep 25, 2025

Why Your Rear Delts Lag Behind (and How to Fix Them)

Rear delts often lag behind other shoulder muscles, but the fix comes down to smarter exercise selection and programming.

The 8-Week Bench Blueprint: Add Pounds, Not Pain

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Jul 1, 2025

The 8-Week Bench Blueprint: Add Pounds, Not Pain

A structured 8-week plan to increase your bench while building resilient shoulders.

Benefits of Training With Close Grip Press

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Jun 20, 2025

Benefits of Training With Close Grip Press

A grip change can unlock more triceps strength, better control, and a smoother lockout on your bench.

Build a Stronger Bench With Smarter Programming

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May 20, 2025

Build a Stronger Bench With Smarter Programming

Get the comprehensive bench press program to enhance upper body strength and break through plateaus.

The Rowing Machine Might Be the Best Muscle Tool You’re Ignoring

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May 2, 2025

The Rowing Machine Might Be the Best Muscle Tool You’re Ignoring

Rowing workouts are low-impact, muscle-building powerhouses. Learn how to grow strength and size. Plus what machine to get without breaking the bank.

The Overhead Press–Bench Press Connection

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Apr 15, 2025

The Overhead Press–Bench Press Connection

Can overhead pressing help your bench press? Short answer: yes, but only if you do it right. Here’s how to use OHP to build real carryover.

A Cable Exercise That Supports Deadlift and Bench

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Apr 4, 2025

A Cable Exercise That Supports Deadlift and Bench

Cable pullovers aren’t just for show. This simple lat-focused movement can help you stay tighter on the bench and keep the bar closer in the deadlift... without beating up your joints.

Bands vs. Chains for Powerlifting

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Feb 11, 2025

Bands vs. Chains for Powerlifting

Programming + Warm Up + Bench Cues

How to Fix Weak Points During Bench Press

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Aug 13, 2024

How to Fix Weak Points During Bench Press

+ Olympic results and how to fix an uneven lift

Push Pull Competitions

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Jul 24, 2024

Push Pull Competitions

Prep, focus, and coach tips

Bench Press Has More Technical Rules Than Any Other Lift

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Jul 2, 2024

Bench Press Has More Technical Rules Than Any Other Lift

+ news and resources for bench press

Jim Markus
Jim Markus
3 Exercises To Increase Bench Press (That Actually Work)

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Jun 18, 2024

3 Exercises To Increase Bench Press (That Actually Work)

Plus news, reviews, and a question for next week.

Jim Markus
Jim Markus
Answering Your Questions

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May 16, 2024

Answering Your Questions

Our powerlifting coaches answer specific reader questions about reps and shoulder pain.

Joseph Lucero
Joseph Lucero
How Many People Can Bench 225?

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Mar 21, 2024

How Many People Can Bench 225?

Bench pressing 225 pounds or “2 plates” is a huge milestone.

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