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The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact
Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus impacting this year’s Arnold and the reactions by competitors and fans? Ben Tatar: Personally, my dad was telling me for weeks before March that there was a strong possibility the Arnold Expo could get canceled. My parents... [Read more]
The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar
Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic physique? Is the sport actually returning to its roots from the Golden Era and a more SLEEK physique? BEN TATAR: The culture has changed. In the past, there were many more freaks. Now there are competitions in multiple... [Read more]
How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Warming-up the wrong way before you workout could really screw up the workout. Keep reading to see exactly which warm-up is perfect for you. I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here with criticalbench.com and I’m giving you a couple of different types of warm-up styles that you need to do before you work... [Read more]
Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good)
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, creator and author of Crunchless Core, and everybody’s heard of the plank. Everybody does the plank. Everybody thinks that the plank is the best core exercise on the planet. However, you should never do the plank – if you have these issues. The plank is a great exercise. Don’t... [Read more]
Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here at Critical Bench and also the creator and author of Unlock Your Glutes. We love talking about the glutes, but we also love sharing information about the glutes because the glutes are the powerhouse of the body and they’re crucial to having healthy glutes if you care about... [Read more]
Christmas Detox Latte
by Coach Tonya Fines Green Tea will help you lose weight! Red Tea will boost your immune system! Herbal Tea will facilitate a detox! What if you could have ALL 3 in one delicious drink . . . while still enjoying the holiday season! This is not a snake oil “pitch,” this is not the latest, greatest nutrition trend, this is not some cool fad... [Read more]
Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo
by Carissa Alinat, Ph.D. in Nursing Chris Wilson: Hello there, welcome. Thank you so much for tuning in. Coach Chris sitting here in the Critical Bench Compound office and I’m here today with Nurse Practitioner and weight loss expert Carissa Alinat. Carissa Alinat: Hi there. CW: Carissa is here today because we want her to talk about a paleo diet... [Read more]
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by Mike Westerdal You can do anything that anyone else has done. You can have anything that anyone else has. You can be anything that some else already is. Why? Because they have already done it and therefore you know it can be done. The only question left is how hard you are willing to work to get the same results? Understand, I am not saying to be just like someone else here. You are a unique individual. No one else is like you and one of the worst things you can do is hide your individuality. I am saying that if there is ...
5 Weaknesses YOU Need to Fix to Increase Your Bench Press REP Strength
If you love bench pressing but feel that you need a break from constant heavy lifting you’ll love the video below. You may or may not know that I was previously diagnosed with a slight rotator cuff tear. It feels better now, but before I get back into really heavy benching again I wanted to try a different challenge. I want to see how many times I can bench press my body weight! Right now I’m tipping the scale at 225 lbs which means my bodyweight bench press test would be the 225 lbs Rep Test. That’s the same test they ...
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The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact
Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus...
The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar
Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic...
How to Warm Up Before a Workout — Stretching vs Cardio
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 Warming-up the wrong way before you workout could really screw up the workout....
Never Do the Plank … (It Can Do More Harm Than Good)
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, creator and author of Crunchless Core, and everybody’s...
Glute Strength Benefits – Why You Need Strong Glutes
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, FMS2 I’m Coach Brian, strength coach here at Critical Bench and also the creator and author...
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Reviews
A Scientific Breakdown of an Advanced Testosterone Support Formula – TDrive
Written By: Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN We have all heard this word before; testosterone. Depends on the type of person...
Feast Your Fat Away Interview With Nate Miyaki
Summary of Interview with Nate Miyaki And his new book Feast Your Fat Away Below is a great interview conducted with Nate...
How To Go Old School to Get That New Body – MP3 Interview & Review
Coach Chris Wilson of Team Critical Bench interviews John Rowley. John is a fitness celebrity that is partners with Steve...
Home Workout Revolution Review
By Mike Westerdal Whether it’s due to the long cold winters or a generally more active lifestyle, Canada has a penchant...
Suspension Revolution Review
Dan Long, CPT, CKMT, is a renowned fitness professional who is well-known as a Fat Loss Motivational Advisor, Life...
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Interviews
The 2020 Arnold Sports Festival & Covid-19 Impact
Featuring Ben Tatar, Interviewed by Chris Wilson Chris Wilson: What are your thoughts on the COVID-19 coronavirus...
The 2019 Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar
Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Has HUGE & FREAKY been replaced by a lean more classic...
Paleo Diet for Beginners – How to BEGIN Eating Paleo
by Carissa Alinat, Ph.D. in Nursing Chris Wilson: Hello there, welcome. Thank you so much for tuning in. Coach Chris sitting...
NO MORE BULKING! How to Build Lean Muscle Mass
by Frank Rich, Creator of MASSTHETIC MUSCLE Hey guys, Frank Rich coming at you from the Critical Bench Compound in Tampa,...
The 30th Anniversary Arnold Sports Festival Interview featuring Ben Tatar | Critical Bench
Interviewed by Chris Wilson, Head Strength Coach 1. Are the Days of the HUGE & FREAKY Bodybuilder Dead? Ben Tatar: The...
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