THE BENCH PRESS

THE BENCH PRESCRIPTION
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
Sully explains how the bench press meets our criteria for a strength training exercise and our exercise medicine criteria.

THE PRESS, THE BENCH, AND THE GLASS CEILING
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
All other things being equal, it is the rep that arrives at the sticking point with the greatest speed on the bar that is most likely to succeed. It is for you, the athlete, to make that happen.

DON'T PUNCH THE BENCH
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD
Sully explains the "pinch and tuck" that makes your bench stronger...and how you'll screw it up.

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Pauses aren't fun, and they aren't cool, but they often work wonders.

ACID PITS, FOREARM BONES, AND BARBELLS
Jonathon M. Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Optimize your forearm angle and elbow position for a stronger press and bench.

THUMBLESS GRIP FOR THE COMPLEATE IDIOTE
Jonathon Sullivan MD, PhD, SSC, PBC
Sully discusses all the reasons for using the thumbless grip, and why none of them make a damn bit of sense.