The BenchCast

If you want to add 10+ lbs to your lifts in the next 30 days, DM me "NEXT LEVEL" on IG @bigbenchas!

In this episode I talk to our Big Benchas Assistant Coach Brad Comuzzi! We get into his competitive background, his future goals. How he got into coaching, and much more! If you want to add 10+ lbs to your lifts in the next 30 days, DM me "NEXT LEVEL" on IG @bigbenchas!

The body is always capable of more! The mind will always be the first to give out. This episode will help you gain control of your mindset, and help you have more consistent training sessions If you want to add 10+ lbs to your lifts in the next 30 days, DM me "NEXT LEVEL" on IG @bigbenchas!

In this episode, my team asks questions of one of the greatest powerlifters of all time, Chad Aichs. Who then posted a Top 5 total ever with 2733 lbs! This episode is filled with valuable insight on lifting and keeping yourself sharp mentally If you want to add 10+ lbs to your lifts in the next 30 days, DM me "NEXT LEVEL" on IG @bigbenchas!

This is a zoom recording between my team and the all time greatest bencher Jimmy Kolb! Who's 1350 lb bench is not only the biggest bench of all time, but also the heaviest powerlift ever done My athletes fired off their questions for Jimmy to answer and this podcast is chalk full of awesome gems you can apply to your training If you want to add 10+ lbs to your lifts in the next 30 days, DM me "NEXT LEVEL" on IG @bigbenchas!

If your hesitant about doing your first powerlifting meet, and aren't sure where to begin, I sit down with my athlete Eric Luminais and discuss the process he went through Eric has been in my coaching program for over a year and went 9/9 in a fantastic first meet! He is competing at a national level event in less than a year competing! If you got value from the podcast and would like to support Eric, please feel free to donate anything possible to his Go Fund Me to help offset the expenses of travel https://gofund.me/bdfaba76

This is the #1 tip I could share with you to take your lifting to the next level! Do NOT miss this! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

This is one of the biggest pieces of advice I could give to you as a shirted bencher! This concept could be what you needed to hear to pack 100 lbs onto your bench! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

This tip right here will be a game changer for your positioning! Learn how to instantly add 10-20 lbs to your bench with this simple technical cue! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

When it comes to shirted benching, what is going to be better for you? Using boards or floating reps? I discuss the concept of floating reps and why they can benefit you in this episode! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

If you're experiencing bicep or elbow pain when you bench, I found this trick to be tremendously helpful! You don't even have to make any technique changes! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

Pausing your bench press in training has more benefits than you think! Even if you don't plan to compete in powerlifting, I will share why I think you should still pause your reps! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "INFO"

That's right, the bench is actually a pull movement! You might be wondering how this is possible, so in this episode I will explain! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

Use these two exercises in your training and watch your bench increase! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

Being inconsistent can completely hinder your progress! Learn how to build consistency within your training! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

This aspect of benching I find gets overlooked the most. It is arguably the MOST important in many cases. Learn how to refine your unrack process and bench new PR's! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

Set yourself up for success in your training! Everything you do should be in an effort to promote confidence and create a snowball of building momentum! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

Use this grip in your training, it will completely change the game and lead to new PR's! It is a blend between a traditional grip and a false grip! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

The only way to make progress in your technique development is taking things one cue at a time. Paralysis by analysis is a real thing and will hold your progress back! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

This strategy I'm about to share with you on todays podcast is excellent to increase recovery. If you can recover more quickly then you can tolerate more work. That is how we get stronger! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

This will be the ultimate guide for entering your first meet. I understand there is usually a lot of nervs and uncertainty surrounding this, and thats OK! I've been through it myself! This podcast will help prepare you so you turn those nerves into CONFIDENCE! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

2022 is upon us!! Let me ask you... Do you know what you want to achieve? Do you know what your goals are? What type of action are you going to take to get there? Lets get FIRED UP! If you'd like to work with me and join my team, Follow @bigbenchas on Instagram and DM the words "IM IN"

We all know about how we can auto-regulate our intensity with RPE and RIR, but can we auto-regulate our volume too? I say sure we can! This is how we can implement this advanced technique ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

The USAPL has been suspended from the IPF! I share my thoughts on what has happened withing the fed, and what the future might look like ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

I get asked often... What foot position is the best for maximizing your leg drive?? In this episode, I give you my answer for powerful leg drive! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

I'm going to share with you TWO exercises that will change the game for you! Improve your positioning and overall strength like a pro! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

The overhead press is something you should be including in your training! I share why its so important, how it helps, and when you want to implement it ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

This machine is my favorite! I never see anyone on it either at my gym! Use this machine to build your back and bench ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

When it comes to programming your bench press, these are 6 ways in which you can get yourself stronger starting from day 1 to meet day! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

My first USAPL meet is in the books! I recount my first single ply full power meet in detail ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

If you're struggling to make progress in the bench press, these are 5 ways you can redirect your focus and see progress! Getting stronger can be shown in many other ways than just weight on the bar! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Don't have time to train? If you're tight on time, you can still build your bench! In this episode I discuss ways in which to structure your training if you're short on time. Even 30 minutes once a week can improve your lift! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

This is going to be my first full power meet in 2 years and my first full power single ply meet ever! I detail my previous training cycle and the challenges involved with progressing the squat and deadlift again and working in single ply equipment ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

These are 3 bench variations you should include in your training immediately for results! I include variations for all different weak points. These are exercises I program regularly for my athletes! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Wanted to do something a little different on the podcast today. I want to tell you about my favorite meet I've ever done in almost a decade of competing on the platform. Enjoy the story! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Every great bench presser without a doubt should be feeling these 3 things occurring when they bench. If not, then it's time to rethink your approach! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

This is the simplest and most effective way to make progress each and every week! Stop taking a step backwards and continue to make progress forward! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

I'm about to share with you the KEY to making consistent bench progress! If all you want to do is PR every max test, this is how you do it! The answer may surprise you! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

If you're struggling with back tightness, this is the episode to listen to! A loss of back tightness often feels like a loss of pop off the chest or you'll see early elbow flare and similar issues occur. You can help prevent that with these 3 tips! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

What are my big 3 tricep movements right now? I explain why these movements will help BLOW UP your bench press and why they belong in the top 3! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Getting weight to touch in a bench shirt is the most frustrating part of equipped lifting! In this episode I'm going to break it down and explain how to make the process easier! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Does your training program include these 3 qualities? If not, it's time to find something different! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

What are some of the differences between training for raw bench and training in a bench shirt? In this episode I discuss some of the aspects that differentiate the two, and what you want to focus on! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

What qualities does a good bench press athlete possess? This may look different for everyone but I open the discussion in today's episode! There are 4 main qualities I touch on in this podcast that can help definie what makes someone good at benching ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

You never know what you might get at a meet. There are a lot of unpredictable elements and all you can do is prepare yourself. In this episode I discuss the ways in which you can prepare yourself for hectic meet day! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

No, I haven't lost my mind. Pressing with a deadlift bar is AWESOME! It creates a great training effect and teaches you to use your upper back effectively. Give it a try! Just make sure you clear it first with the bar owner! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

We've finished up our Summer Bench Clinic Tour! There were some really great take aways that I'd like to share to help you with your bench. These are common issue I've seen and how we can address them to bench more weight! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Thinking of ordering an Inzer SDP multi-ply bench shirt? Listen here first! I'm going to discuss how to size this shirt so you have the perfect fit! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Train how you'll compete at a meet! This is a very important concept, especially for advanced athletes. Understand your federations rules and equipment and mimic the conditions as closely as possible ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

Keeping chest up is a common cue for the bench press, but I'm going to explain why it isn't so easy! There are a lot of technical elements at play here that makes this difficult to do. Hopefully the tips shared here will impact your training right away! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics

In this episode I recap my previous bench meet. Learn what my most valuable takeaway was, because it's something that can help many of you as well! ONLINE COACHING - https://forms.gle/hMFC55G1LtTMeQga7 BETTER BENCHING ACADEMY - https://www.bigbenchas.com/academy ONLINE COURSES & PRODUCTS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/courses PROGRAMS / APPAREL / EQUIPMENT - https://www.bigbenchas.com/store BENCH CLINICS - https://www.bigbenchas.com/benchclinics