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Contests
An Interview With Anthony Clark!
Learn all about Anthony Clark's career and what got him started in the first place. Also, find out what he thinks of fellow competitors!
Section: Contests :: Jan 10, 2003
One On One With Veteran Powerlifter Roger Broeg.
Find out who Roger Broeg is, what he has been up to, what are his favorite exercises, what he eats and much more...
Section: Contests :: Aug 11, 2003
An Interview With Becca Swanson: The World's Strongest Woman!
The world's strongest women takes a few moments to answer questions about what she has accomplished, how, and what her future goals are.
Section: Contests :: Jun 29, 2005
Mind
15 Tips To Help You Enjoy Your Bench Press Training!
Follow these tips so you can go FAR, overcome fears and enjoy every second climbing the bench press ladder.
Section: Mind :: Nov 04, 2005
Sports
Powerlifting For Football.
I learned a lesson about how strong I really was training for my sophomore football season in college. Find out how in six months I got to be all conference in Division I-AA football as a sophomore and three years later it helped me get to the pros.
Section: Sports :: Jun 25, 2003
Top 3 Reasons Why You Suffer From Pain In The Back Of The Knee!
Possible arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain in the knee especially if you are over the age of 65. Find out right here what causes pain behind the knee.
Section: Sports :: Nov 03, 2005
Weightlifting: The Bulgarian Blitz!
So why do the Bulgarians have such a successful national weightlifting program? Do they use anabolics in excess? Do they need to use them? I will answer this question and more right here.
Section: Sports :: Nov 07, 2005
Supplements
Does Creatine And Beer Mix?
Although possibly having no direct effects on creatine energy production per se, alcohol creates a biochemical environment that could undermine with the benefits afforded by creatine.
Section: Supplements :: Sep 12, 2003
Creatine Supplement: The Next Great Antioxidant?
Muscle damage is a natural consequence of exercise. A small amount of muscle damage is not a terrible thing and, in fact, is necessary to stimulate new muscle growth. If, on the other hand, the amount of damage you inflict...
Section: Supplements :: Dec 24, 2004
Bench Press Blunders: Don't Let These 8 Mistakes Sabotage Your Bench!
The bench press is a core fundamental exercise for developing upper body strength. I’ve listed eight common mistakes that people make and suggestions to improve your bench. Bonus workout included! Learn more...
Section: Training :: Oct 31, 2006
Avoiding A Bench Press Blowout: Rotator Cuff Exercises!
The vast majority of individuals measure their strength and even their manhood based on how much they can bench. Try out this great rotator cuff routine and take your bench to new personal records!
Section: Training :: Nov 06, 2006
How To Improve Your Bench Press - Bench 300!
Here are some bench press tips on how to break out of that plateau you might be in. These tips and techniques are in detail and should help tremendously in your bench pressing goals.
Section: Training :: Sep 27, 2005
15 Secrets To A Bigger Bench Press.
However, for the sake of this article, and so I can sleep at night, I'll assume that you want to lift as much as possible in the bench press exercise for the right reasons. Here are a few tips.
Section: Training :: Jul 07, 2005
Work Out Or Wimp Out!
Thinking of skipping that workout today? Sounds tempting, doesn't it? Learn these motivational tips to help keep you going!
Section: Training :: Jan 29, 2003
12 Steps To A Bigger Bench!
Learn the 12 steps on how to get a bigger bench from Criticalbench.com...
Section: Training :: Dec 15, 2002
Don't Be A Ceiling Thruster!
The correct form for the bench press requires that both your feet are touching the ground and your glutes, as well as your upper back remain anchored to the bench. Learn how to do the bench press with correct form!
Section: Training :: Dec 03, 2002
Up Your Max With Singles
There has always been a debate on whether or not performing a single rep during your workout is a good idea. Many people think that if you want to know how much you can lift for one rep you can simply look it up in a chart and avoid any chance of injury.
Section: Training :: Nov 25, 2002
Simplifying The Bench Press!
One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to get their bench max up is training with lots of sets and reps! Learn what you need to know to improve your bench!
Section: Training :: Mar 18, 2003
Bench Press Blastoff!
It's not uncommon for someone to spend months or even years benching the same amount of weight with no improvement. With a few small changes in your technique, a good dose of hard work and some patience, a 300, 400, or even 500-pound bench press is within your reach.
Section: Training :: Mar 19, 2003
Calf Exercise Specialization.
Here is a calf specialization program worth trying if you need to add an inch or so to your lower legs. I've had some good results from this program and you might also...
Section: Training :: Jan 07, 2005
How To Get Wide Lats!
Lat training is no different from the training of other body parts. Learn why the movements are not the problem, its the technique used, or in this case not used, and that presents the problem for most trainers.
Section: Training :: Feb 20, 2004
How to Make Your Fat Loss Routine More Powerful!
Take all the stimulants you want, but without a calorie restricted diet and a consistent exercise regimen, stimulant supplements do little more than raise your heart rate while you sweat a lot! So, whether or not you choose to take stimulants, make sure you have all these basics of fat loss down first!
Section: Training :: May 02, 2003
TNT, Tips-N-Tricks For Strength And Size!
When you're dealing with sticking points in the bench press you have to remember that there are several ways to correct the problem, but most won't work for you. Are you getting stuck at the lockout? Here's some TNT to help you blast that problem!
Section: Training :: Apr 16, 2003
Training
Do You Want A Big Bench Press?
We offer quite a few programs but we're known across the Web for The Critical Bench Program. Learn how to add 50 lbs to your bench in 10 weeks!
Section: Training :: Nov 21, 2002
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