Powerlifting

The Hidden Core Muscle That Flattens Your Stomach and Protects Your Back

Posted by Team Critical Bench | Jun 1, 2026

Most people think core training starts and ends with crunches, sit-ups, and planks. But there’s...

Posted by Team Critical Bench | Oct 25, 2012

Jake Prazak has bench pressed 909 at 220lbs and 920 at 242lbs. These are both world records. Let’s meet bench press world record holder Jake Prazak!

Posted by Mike Westerdal | Jun 20, 2012

A no holds barred review of Andy Bolton’s Supersize Your Strength 16-week powerlifting program.

Posted by Team Critical Bench | Aug 29, 2010

Guest post by strength and conditioning coach Mike Robertson on the top ways to stay healthy and bench pressing big numbers for many years to come.

Posted by Mike Westerdal | Aug 24, 2009

Get ready for an epic NFL preseason clash and discover Monster Garage Gym in our exclusive interview with Redskins DE Phillip Daniels.