Win a FREE Copy Of Bench Press Explosion!

Lets keep this simple. If you’d like to win one of ten free copies I’m giving out of my new Bench Press Explosion eBook that contains 18 of the best bench press routines I have ever come across here’s your big chance! The problem as... read more

Over 3x More Power Generated By The Olympic Lifts vs. the Deadlift

If you’re an athlete, you need to be explosive… unless of course you’re a marathon runner, in which case you can just slowly jog away from this article right now because this doesn’t apply to you. But if you’re involved in any other sport that... read more

Review of Andy Bolton’s Explode Your Squat, Bench & Deadlift Books

Ask most anyone that lifts weights what the three most critical lifts are and I can almost guarantee that he will say the bench press, the deadlift and the squat. Of the three, the squat is arguably the most important compound exercise you can perform... read more

3 Big Lifts – 3 Huge Mistakes

Guest Post by Andy Bolton Creator of Explode Your Powerlifts When people ask me how I train they very often don’t believe me. I have lost track of the number of times in my lifting career that people have said – NO WAY Andy, you must train... read more

How To Get Seriously Strong

Guest Post by 1000 Pound Deadlifter Andy Bolton Whatever your goal – whether you want to get stronger for the sake of being strong, stronger to increase your muscular size and build a harder, denser physique or stronger to improve athletic performance… The... read more

How to Sumo Deadlift

Guest article and video tutorial from my friend Eric Cressey the Creator of Show and Go Training. Today, our focus will be another great strength exercise: the sumo deadlift.       I like the sumo deadlift quite a bit for those who aren’t... read more

Free Webinar – How to Create A Strength & Conditioning Program

How To Create A Strength & Conditioning Program“. If you’re like over 70 professional baseball players and would prefer Eric designs a program for you, I strongly suggest you take a gander at his Show and Go program.     High... read more

12 Week Front Squat Cycle for Strength & Mass

I’ve got something really cool to share with you today courtesy of Steve Thompson from GetStrength.com But First Here Are 4 Reasons why you must Front Squat… * The ultimate exercise for posterior chain and quad development. * The Front Squat... read more

Bench Press Workout Tips Interview

Sean Nalewanyj Interviews Mike “Westy” Westerdal 1) Hey Mike, welcome to this Muscle Gain Truth Inner Circle interview. How are things? Doing great Sean, excited to talk shop with you. 2) You’re the creator of the well known “Critical... read more

Why Bending Steel Could Be the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Your Kettelbell Snatch or Deadlift

Guest post by Jedd Johnson Hi, my name is Jedd Johnson, and I bend steel with my hands. That’s right, I take steel bars, wrap them in suede to prevent a cut to my hands, and bend them into a U-shape. “Why the hell would he want to do that?”... read more

“Working Up” To One Top Set

guest post by Jason Ferruggia What is “Working Up” and Who is it Good For? Beginners shouldn’t work up. Novice lifters should always stick with straight weight and use what’s known as a “sets across” approach. So if the program calls for five... read more

Critical Bench presents October Training Sessions at the Monster Garage Gym

A variety of powerlifting training methods are featured in this video being seen FIRST, at Critical Bench. Included in the video is training footage of Washington Redskins, Defensive End, Phillip Daniels co-owner of the Monster Garage Gym. Some training... read more

3 Keys to Long-Term Bench Press Success

Guest post by Mike Robertson There are times when bench press training can feel like an exercise in futility. I’m definitely not the best bench presser to ever walk the face of the Earth. While my squat and deadlift were always quick to go up, I always... read more

Pullovers – A Forgotten Exercise For Chest Mass

guest post by Lee Hayward Competitive Bodybuilder and Powerlifter The pullover is an exercise you seldom see done in the gym anymore. Yet back in the “Pumping Iron” days of bodybuilding it was a staple in almost everyone’s routine. In... read more

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