The BenchCast: A Podcast For Powerlifters

Aug 12 2024 235 ep. 31 mins 6
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A podcast for powerliters and strength enthusiasts alike! Coach Ben is a professional powerlifting coach and bench presser, with an 820 lb bench in competition. He shares his tips and tricks on how to get stronger, and remain injury free! We have two show experiences. Our Bench Talk LIVE is an open Q&A and is often a longer show where we shoot the shit and have a good time. Thursdays topic episode gets down to business and shares actionable advice on how to get stronger. Typically this is a shorter show.

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My Powerlifting Meet is over, NOW WHAT?

Aug 12 2024 32 mins  
The days and weeks after a powerlifting meet can be a physical and emotional drain. In this episode we discuss strategies to keep your training and progress in momentum without getting derailed! If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me the letters "PRS". I'll provide you with a free consult to see how we can help you out!

Step #1 for Successful Benching

Aug 05 2024 30 mins  
This is step #1 if you want to successfully bench press. If you train in a commercial gym or at home, make this the first thing you listen to!  If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me the letters "PRS". I'll provide you with a free consult to see how we can help you out!

Structuring a Successful Warm Up Routine

Jul 29 2024 44 mins  
A proper warm up can be the difference between having a good training session and a bad one. Make sure you take the necessary steps to set yourself up for success! If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me the letters "PRS". I'll provide you with a free consult to see how we can help you out!

This is KEY if You Want To Achieve Your Strength Goals

Jul 22 2024 38 mins  
  If you have ambitions to be successful with the sport of powerlifting, and are just interested in being a more successful person, this podcast is going to be key We discuss the power of bridge habits, and how to build yourself into the person you want to be If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me the letters "PRS". I'll provide y

Meet Big Benchas Coach Alin Mihai!

Jul 15 2024 67 mins  
Interview with Team Coach Alin Mihai!   • We dive into some of Alin's background with powerlifting • How to train successfully in a commercial gym • Comparing and contrasting online coaching vs in person coaching • Keys to longevity in the sport • His history with "Growling" If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me th

How Secondary Movements Blow Up Your Strength!

Jul 08 2024 47 mins  
In this episode we get into the what, when, and why behind implementing Secondary Movements into your programming. Or as I like to refer to them, Mechanically Similar Movements for your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Using secondary movements correctly can help you create and sustain progress in your powerlifting training If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbencha

Safely Supplementing For Powerlifting

Jul 01 2024 36 mins  
Using supplements can be an effective way to optimize your performance in and out of the gym. In this discussion we talk about how to safely and effectively supplement a good training regiment, diet, and recovery habits If you'd like to work with myself and our team, go to @bigbenchas Instagram and DM me the letters "PRS". I'll provide you with a free consult to see how we can help

How Sustain Results Long Term In Powerlifting

Jun 24 2024 39 mins  
Powerlifting doesn't need to be looked at as a short term hobby. The way we coach powerlifting on the Big Benchas team is incorporating the sport into a lifetime of strength. You can continue to see results and enjoy this sport for as long as you'd like This discussion is all about the tips and tricks we can share about longevity from our combined 30+ years experience in the sport.

Hit New PR's By Bringing More Focus To Your Training

Feb 19 2024 51 mins  
On this team call we discussed how to be more efficient with your training so that you can start seeing better results This is a replay of our Team Zoom Call 2/19 If you want to add 50+ lbs to your lifts in the next 16 Weeks, DM me "PRS" on IG @bigbenchas!

Training with 1400 lb Bench Presser Jimmy Kolb!

Jan 15 2024 43 mins  
Our athlete Jeff Johnson has added 200 lbs to his equipped bench over the past 6 months and recently benched 715 lbs on a trip to bench with Jimmy Kolb. Jimmy is a 1400 lb Bench Presser which is the biggest powerlift ever done, period. Jeff shares his takeaways with the team! This is a replay of our Team Zoom Call 1/15 If you want to add 50+ lbs to your lifts in the next 16 Weeks,