Mike Westerdal Bio

Mike Westerdal is the owner of CriticalBench.com. He earned his BS from Central CT State University where he played four years of D-IAA football. After college Mike went on to play and coach football in Europe before he acquired his certification as a personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise. Westerdal is a contributing muscle writer for various iron magazines including REPS! and Monster Muscle. In addition his articles are published throughout the Internet.

Westerdal is a drug free competitive powerlifter in the AAPF, AAU and APA federations. He resides in sunny Clearwater, FL and trains at Titanium Barbell Club in St. Petersburg. He will soon be married to his wonderful fiance Courtney.

Mike Westerdal's Muscle Articles

Gym Sales Secrets Exposed Part 1
Gym Sales Secrets Exposed Part 2
10 Key Factors For Bench Pressing More Weight
Up Your Max With Bench Press Singles
Want A Big Bench Press?
Don't Be A Ceiling Thruster!
Heavy Negatives are Positively a Good Idea
Interview With Critical Bench Owner Mike Westerdal
Bench Press Program from Critical Bench
Avoiding A Bench Press Blowout - Do Rotator Cuff Exercises
Heavy Negatives are Positively a Good Idea
Bench Press Blunders - Don't Make These Mistakes
Gym Sales Secrets - Get The Best Deal
How To Get Ripped
Train Your Weak Link For A Big Bench Press
Student Steroid Statistics
What Are Normal Testosterone Levels?
JM Presses For Developing Extreme Tricep Power
The Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids
Barry Bonds and Steroid Use
How To Raise Testosterone Levels
Stimulate Growth With Low-Incline Flys

Mike Westerdal's Free eBook

50 Keys To A Bigger Bench Press

Most people when they go to increase their bench they work their chest three times a week figuring more work will mean more gains. There is more to the bench than just the chest. You also have to work the other muscles involved in the bench press. Determine your sticking point whether it be the bottom, middle or top and train to overcome the plateau. If you want to increase your one rep max and become a better bench presser download this free ebook written by Mike Westerdal and Ben Tatar of Critical Bench.com entitled,

Click Here - 50 Keys To A Bigger Bench Press

Mike's Critical Bench.com Workout Programs

Critical Bench Program
This bench press program is a power program designed to help you increase your one rep max by an average of fifty pounds during the ten week training cycle. It is different from other programs because you are provided with the actual weights you will be using on bench day and given a full body lifting split to follow. Over 3500 powerlifters, weekend warriors, and athletes have had success with our system. Get more in depth information by clicking here. If you're ready to order now be sure you know your one rep max. You can look it up on our chart.

  Download the electronic version as a pdf. $39.99

The Lean Mass Program
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt both fat and skinny at the same time? You feel skinny because you want bigger muscles but when you look at your waist you wish you could take off a couple inches. That's what this program is for. Adding lean muscle mass while reducing body fat can be very tough to accomplish. This program will set you in the right direction. It's also a great maintenance program to perform after completing the bench program. Read more about the Lean Mass Program.

  Download the electronic version as a pdf. $20.

The Critical Ripped Program
The Critical Ripped Program was designed to transform your body into a ripped chiseled and idolized physique. Everything from weight training, cardio, supplements and diet are all mapped out for you. There comes a point in time for all of us when we want to show off what we've accomplished in the gym. When you take your shirt off make sure your muscles are revealed and they aren't covered by layers of fat. This program will help you get cut up and turn heads. If you want to look good for the spring and summer you can't wait until the last minute to start preparing. For more information on this program click here.

  Download as a pdf. $37

Critical Dumbbell Routines
If you're a beginner to weight training and want to workout from your home this is the perfect ebook for you. All you need are a few dumbbells and this ebook will give you the dumbbell routines you need while demonstrating the exercises. Increase Your Muscle Size And Improve Your Physical Fitness In 90 Days Or You Get To Keep This Breakthrough Fitness Guide FREE!

"Dumbbell Exercises and Lifting Routines To Help You Gain More Muscle, Lose Weight, or Just Get Yourself in Better Physical Shape... WITHOUT the Hassles, and Expenses of Health Clubs"

  Download as a pdf. $29.99

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