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BENCH PRESS

BENCH PRESS

Westside has a method to its madness, and Travis Bell utilizes this perfectly. His raw...

Thu Oct 13, 2016

BENCH PRESS WORKOUT

I am frequently asked to write personal workouts for a fee. However, I don’t have...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
The Barbell Bench Press

The Barbell Bench Press

Developing a strong upper torso is an essential aspect of strength training. No matter the sport, athletes will benefit significantly by improving the strength of their shoulders, upper back, pecs, triceps, biceps, and forearms. Not only will strength and athletic performance improve, but the upper body will also become more resistant to injury.

Wed Jun 21, 2023
Conjugate Football: Bench Press Training Overview

Conjugate Football: Bench Press Training Overview

The Conjugate Method provides a training structure that addresses two critical aspects of upper body strength: absolute strength and explosive power. Through the use of weekly maximal and dynamic effort training, athletes increase absolute strength and improve their rate of force development. 

Sun Aug 10, 2025
Optimal Bench Press Setup

Optimal Bench Press Setup

There's no doubt that you must develop optimal form and technique to lift the heaviest weights you can. Today, if you speak to practically any lifter, you will notice it is not uncommon for the average person to understand the idea that to lift your best, you must move your best. 

Sat Apr 30, 2022

THE BENCH PRESS SHIRT

There’s always a lot of talk today about the bench shirt. In the beginning everyone...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Bench Press Builders

Bench Press Builders

Over the years, Westside Barbell has produced many world-class benchers. This includes multiple 600lbs raw benchers and geared benchers that pressed 800lbs, 900lbs, and even 1000lbs in competition. It is safe to say, Lou mastered the art of building the bench press.

Wed Jul 27, 2022
Pin Press Bench

Pin Press Bench

One variation that is frequently used is the pin press bench. This joint angle-specific exercise focuses on and develops anterior shoulder and tricep strength. As athletes perform and benefit from this exercise, they will notice an ability to lock out heavier weights in the bench and overhead press and produce greater force from 90 degrees to lock out as the arms extend during sports competition.

Mon Jul 24, 2023
Raw Bench Press Training: Chest and Shoulders

Raw Bench Press Training: Chest and Shoulders

The raw bench press can be demanding lift in both strength and technique. Having all associated muscle groups adequately trained ensures the athlete can complete the lift successfully and has the durability necessary to withstand the demands of both training and competition. 

Mon Jan 15, 2024
Incline Bench Press Variations

Incline Bench Press Variations

The incline bench press is one of the most effective upper body exercise variations you can perform to develop the chest, shoulders, and triceps. At Westside, it is not uncommon to see athletes performing various incline bench press exercises using barbells and dumbbells.

Tue Sep 27, 2022
Justin Inacio's 8-Week Bench Press Breakthrough

Justin Inacio's 8-Week Bench Press Breakthrough

In his rookie season, when athletes often focus just on their games, Justin Inacio, a...

Fri Mar 15, 2024
How to Bench Press Correctly

How to Bench Press Correctly

The bench press is an exercise that is a staple in practically any type of training program. It doesn't matter whether you are an athlete, a powerlifter, or someone just looking to get stronger; the bench press is one of the most effective exercises when focusing on building strength and muscle in the upper torso. However, to ensure this exercise is maximally effective, it is crucial to understand what qualifies as proper execution of a bench press. 

Thu Dec 08, 2022
Westside Arm Training for Bench Press

Westside Arm Training for Bench Press

Over the years, Westside Barbell has produced some of the strongest bench pressers in the sport of powerlifting. We have had lifters press over 600lbs raw (George Halbert doing so at 235lbs bwt), along with some of the strongest geared bench pressers in the world, hitting 900-1000lbs+ in competition.

It's safe to say that Lou and Westside Barbell figured out the secret to building a strong bench press many years ago. One big part of the heavy bench press equation is arm strength.

Fri May 13, 2022
Starting Conjugate: Repeated Effort Bench Press

Starting Conjugate: Repeated Effort Bench Press

The repeated effort method is the method most responsible for ensuring an athlete maintains an optimal level of training volume every week. Unlike the maximal and dynamic effort methods, which are trained on specific days, the repeated effort method is utilized every training day. Why? Because it allows us a way of keeping our volume at the right level and focusing on the development of weak muscle groups. 

Tue Jan 10, 2023
Maximizing Your Gains: A Guide to the Bench Press Exercise

Maximizing Your Gains: A Guide to the Bench Press Exercise

Whether an athlete wants to improve their upper body strength, or a powerlifter seeks to improve their competition total, the bench press is an exercise that should be performed regularly. This exercise can be performed in various ways, including special exercise variations that utilize different specialty bars and accommodating resistance setups. 

Tue Mar 04, 2025
Bench Pressing Tips

Bench Pressing Tips

Bench Pressing Tips By: Louie Simmons Tags: bench, triceps, max effort     Westside has...

Wed Apr 08, 2020
How to Bench Press Correctly

How to Bench Press Correctly

How to bench press correctly     With six men breaking all-time world records, while...

Sat Feb 09, 2008
How to Bench Press Correctly

How to Bench Press Correctly

Tags: Bench, Delts , Dumbbells By: Louie Simmons  With six men breaking all-time world records, while...

Wed Oct 28, 2020
WSBB Blog: Bench Press Shirt for Beginners

WSBB Blog: Bench Press Shirt for Beginners

Tags: Bench, Tips, Program Time to Read: 3min The equipped bench press is one of,...

Tue Apr 13, 2021

OVERCOMING PLATEAUS PART 2: THE BENCH PRESS

Everyone likes to bench press, but no one likes to get stuck. Not making progress...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Starting Conjugate: Building the Raw Bench Press

Starting Conjugate: Building the Raw Bench Press

A common misconception about Westside Barbell is that the training is 100% gear-focused. This is not true. When it came to geared lifters, Lou insisted that they train to become as strong as possible, raw and in gear. His mindset was that improving raw bench press strength and muscle mass would only help improve the shirted bench press. The success Lou had developing geared bench pressers proves that theory correct.

Wed Oct 04, 2023
WSBB Blog: Bench Press Set Up 101

WSBB Blog: Bench Press Set Up 101

Tags: Benching, Dynamic Effort, Max Effort Time to Read: 5min The bench press is a...

Wed Jan 13, 2021
WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

WSBB Blog: Overcoming Common Sticking Points in the Bench Press

Tags: Neck training, Grip, Goodmornings Time to read: 3 min   The bench press is...

Fri Jun 25, 2021
WSBB Blog: Building a Raw Bench Press The Westside Way

WSBB Blog: Building a Raw Bench Press The Westside Way

Tags: Bench, Dumbells, Westside Method Time to Read: 4min How much do you bench? This...

Tue Jan 12, 2021

BENCH WORKOUTS

Westside has 30 members who bench more than 700 pounds and four who bench more...

Tue Oct 18, 2016

BENCH LOCKOUT

Have you been to a bench meet lately? There are a lot more misses than...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Bench Lockout

Bench Lockout

One of our most frequently used variations for the bench (for those whom compete geared...

Wed May 15, 2019
The Westside Barbell Speed Bench Training Guide

The Westside Barbell Speed Bench Training Guide

A proper speed bench workout comes down to execution and programming. Execution is most important, considering the intent at which each rep is performed is what separates dynamic effort training from repeated effort training. Additionally, athletes must develop proper form to ensure injury does not occur when training at higher velocities. 

Tue Feb 25, 2025
Band Press

Band Press

Max Effort Upper1️⃣Straight Bar 1RM-against light bands-bench grip2️⃣Straight Bar 3x5-2 board-moderate grip-against light bands3️⃣Overhead Long...

Wed May 01, 2019
Rack Work for the Bench

Rack Work for the Bench

            Bill West’s Westside Barbell Club was years ahead of...

Mon Feb 11, 2019
Fix the Bench: Lockout

Fix the Bench: Lockout

    Many things cause lifers and athletes alike to go into a fit of...

Wed Jun 10, 2020
Chesty Press

Chesty Press

Max Effort Upper-for those missing at the bottom1️⃣5” Cambered Bench Bar 1RM-touch and go2️⃣Pause 5”...

Tue Apr 16, 2019
Speed Bench Workout

Speed Bench Workout

Westside’s speed bench is done on Saturday. Most think of this work as nine sets...

Mon Oct 16, 2017
Raw Bench Pointers

Raw Bench Pointers

Raw bench set-up at Westside begins with these few steps:1️⃣Upper back/Shoulder blades tight/pinched together2️⃣Lats flexed...

Fri May 10, 2019
Seldom used Press

Seldom used Press

Do you incline press?The Incline Press is excellent for building the shoulders and triceps( major...

Sun Oct 06, 2019
Get Strong with Free Westside Barbell Guides – Squat, Bench, Deadlift

Get Strong with Free Westside Barbell Guides – Squat, Bench, Deadlift

Get Strong with Free Westside Barbell Guides – Squat, Bench, Deadlift   Boost Your Strength...

Fri Feb 23, 2024
Starting Conjugate: Standard Bench Variations

Starting Conjugate: Standard Bench Variations

When programming exercise variations, it is crucial to remember that you want to get the most gains out of the least amount of variation. This means sticking to the standard variations without adding further variation to the exercises as long as you continue to PR and make gains. As much as a new exercise variation can be entertaining, don’t trick yourself out of what is currently working just because you are bored or found a new exercise on social media. 

Wed Apr 05, 2023

PREPARE TO BENCH

The lifters at Westside are constantly going to meets. Many of the meets are small...

Tue Oct 18, 2016
Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

Starting Conjugate: Basic Press Variations

As many strength athletes know, the bench and overhead press can be two challenging exercises to master. Both involve the shoulders heavily, which are the most moveable joints in the human body. Because of this, it is important to focus on rapidly building the upper body muscle groups that support the upper back, shoulders, and arms.

Fri Sep 09, 2022
Floor Press: A Secret to Stronger Frames in Jiu Jitsu

Floor Press: A Secret to Stronger Frames in Jiu Jitsu

How To Strengthen Frames for Jiu-Jitsu Have you ever wondered how Dante Leon maintains such...

Thu Aug 14, 2025
Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Two

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week Two

Ideally, an athlete should be rolling into the training week feeling adequately recovered and ready to handle some heavy weights. This week, we will work up to our first max-effort single attempt of the four-week PR training plan. This week will test an athlete's most significant weakness in the bench press.

Sat Nov 12, 2022
Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

Four Weeks to a Bench PR: Week One

As you accumulate training time, you may reach a point you cannot consistently hit a PR lift when you train a max-effort exercise.

Fortunately, this is not that big of an issue. The intention of max-effort training is to lift the heaviest weight possible, with the goal being to recruit the greatest number of motor units possible. By achieving maximal motor unit recruitment, we can improve absolute strength, eventually leading to a new PR lift being established.

Fri Nov 04, 2022
WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

WSBB Blog: Strong Lats, Strong Bench

Out of the three powerlifts, the bench press is the lift that requires the highest...

Mon Nov 15, 2021
WSBB Blog: Advanced Press Exercises

WSBB Blog: Advanced Press Exercises

Tags: Bench Training, Accommodating Resistance, Avoiding Accommodation Time to Read: 3 min Whether you are...

Mon Apr 26, 2021
Conjugate for Strongman: Overhead Press Variations

Conjugate for Strongman: Overhead Press Variations

At Westside, we have worked with athletes with many different physical builds to improve their overhead press strength. Whether it's strongman competitors, CrossFit competitors, powerlifters, or Olympic weightlifters, we have helped them develop their overhead press capabilities further.

How do we do this? The use of the overhead press and overhead press variations to avoid accommodation and supply the body with the stimulus it requires to deliver us the training adaptations we seek. 

Wed Jun 08, 2022
Fix the Bench: Off the Chest

Fix the Bench: Off the Chest

    After all the work powerlifters, athletes, and gym goers put themselves through, what...

Wed Jun 03, 2020
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 4

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 4

The Conjugate Method provides many different ways to set up an athlete to achieve a new PR in a specific lift. One of the most effective ways to do this is following a four-week max effort training plan that accounts for fatigue while providing effective absolute strength-focused training

Wed Jun 14, 2023
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 1

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 1

If you are a strongman competitor and are struggling to improve your abilities, consider the Conjugate Method. Our methods address all aspects of athletic ability and provide a strongman competitor with a training platform that can be customized to bring about a variety of training outcomes.

Tue May 09, 2023
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 2

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 2

It is now week two of the four-week plan. Last week, the strict press was the main exercise of the day, performed for a top set of five repetitions. While most max effort training is spent training between 1-3 repetitions, using top sets of five reps can be an excellent way to build absolute strength while challenging work capacity with barbell weights around 75-80%.

Sun May 21, 2023
NFL Combine Bench

NFL Combine Bench

Max Effort Upper225 Rep Test 1xMax Reps-bench grip*with Texas Power bars, at Westside it is...

Sat Sep 28, 2019
Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 3

Four Weeks to an Overhead Press PR: Week 3

Utilizing the bench press within an overhead press-focused training program expands the options a coach or athlete can choose from to create specific training effects and deliver desired training outcomes. Unfortunately, some fall into the trap of believing that main exercises must be ultra-specific to the task an athlete is training to accomplish.

Sat Jun 03, 2023