Bench pressing is more than just getting under that bar, lifting it off, and praying you can get the weight back on the rack without embarrassing yourself. We’ve all been there and know that feeling. All it took was that one weight drop and feeling of helplessness that led many of us to learning how to bench properly. If you are looking to improve your bench press, these 7 tips will help you avoid injury, learn proper benching form, and increase your overall chest strength.
Perhaps the most likely body part to become stuck in a rut with is your chest. Flat bench, incline, decline and flyes. The same thing over and over and probably on Mondays, too. Get your head out of your ass and blow that shit up with something new and different but will still incorporate the basics to get the job done.
In the next installment of his FitnessRx For Men Chest Training Series, Joe Donnelly shows you a unique bodweight exercise to target the inner chest - Close Grip Lockout Bench Pushups.