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Bench Press: The Science
Are you putting in the time at the gym without the bench press to show for it? Take advantage of the methods Josh has used to produce multiple world record holders in the bench press.
This book is a science-based approach to building a bigger bench press, all in an easy to understand format. For the cost of a couple energy drinks, you can gain the knowledge that has taken Josh years to acquire through practical experience and stringent academic study.
See what the experts have to say:
“Josh has proven that his methods work!! This book is the most comprehensive book ever written on the bench press. I recommend it to everyone wanting to get fantastic results....”
-- Eddy Coan (The Undisputed Greatest Powerlifter of All-time)
"There is no doubt in my mind this is the best book ever compiled on the bench press, its science and how to train it."
– Dave Tate, founder EliteFTS.com
Great book Josh, just got done reading it some really great concepts. It is Officially the Bench Press Bible
- Eric Spoto (All-Time World Record Holder - Raw Bench Press 722 Pounds)
You will learn:
• How to bench press more explosively
• How to use isometric methods that have been kept secret until now
• How to use plyometrics to increase your bench press
• How to use partials to realize your full potential
• How to incorporate bands and chains
• Access to routines used by champions
• Miscellaneous science that can increase your bench press
After implementing what you learn in this book, you will bench more!
This book is a science-based approach to building a bigger bench press, all in an easy to understand format. For the cost of a couple energy drinks, you can gain the knowledge that has taken Josh years to acquire through practical experience and stringent academic study.
See what the experts have to say:
“Josh has proven that his methods work!! This book is the most comprehensive book ever written on the bench press. I recommend it to everyone wanting to get fantastic results....”
-- Eddy Coan (The Undisputed Greatest Powerlifter of All-time)
"There is no doubt in my mind this is the best book ever compiled on the bench press, its science and how to train it."
– Dave Tate, founder EliteFTS.com
Great book Josh, just got done reading it some really great concepts. It is Officially the Bench Press Bible
- Eric Spoto (All-Time World Record Holder - Raw Bench Press 722 Pounds)
You will learn:
• How to bench press more explosively
• How to use isometric methods that have been kept secret until now
• How to use plyometrics to increase your bench press
• How to use partials to realize your full potential
• How to incorporate bands and chains
• Access to routines used by champions
• Miscellaneous science that can increase your bench press
After implementing what you learn in this book, you will bench more!
- GenresFitness
123 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2013
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About the author
Josh Bryant
59 books21 followersAlong with ISSA certifications in fitness training, nutrition, and conditioning, Josh has been awarded the prestigious title of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS). He was also recently named the ISSA Director of Applied Strength and Power Development. In addition to being certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and by NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Josh completed his Master’s degree in Exercise Science, with an emphasis in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention at California University of Pennsylvania. He is the co-author of the elitefts™ best-selling eBook, Metroflex Gym Powerbuilding Basics.
As an athlete, Josh won many national and world titles in both powerlifting and strongman. At 22 years of age, he was the youngest person in powerlifting history to bench press 600 pounds raw. He squatted 909 pounds in the USPF, officially bench-pressed 620 pounds raw, and officially deadlifted 810 pounds raw. In 2005, he won the Atlantis Strongest Man in America competition.
As an athlete, Josh won many national and world titles in both powerlifting and strongman. At 22 years of age, he was the youngest person in powerlifting history to bench press 600 pounds raw. He squatted 909 pounds in the USPF, officially bench-pressed 620 pounds raw, and officially deadlifted 810 pounds raw. In 2005, he won the Atlantis Strongest Man in America competition.
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December 31, 2018
I've read this book 3 times and I'm still amazed at the attention to detail that it breaks each part of the bench press into. i also enjoy that it gives the results from each of the studies that were done to give you proof that the training does work. My favorite part is the different bench press techniques you can use to break through barriers for instance using chains, boards, and bands to conquer sticking points.
May 31, 2023
great knowledge and information from the best
A lot of the information given is very specific and might not be necessary for beginners (I’d consider myself beginner strength level on bench) but I still learned a lot from it. It doesn’t give you a program, instead it teaches you the foundations of what you need to tailor it to yourself and whichever program you follow, be that conjugate, 5/3/1, cube, etc.
A lot of the information given is very specific and might not be necessary for beginners (I’d consider myself beginner strength level on bench) but I still learned a lot from it. It doesn’t give you a program, instead it teaches you the foundations of what you need to tailor it to yourself and whichever program you follow, be that conjugate, 5/3/1, cube, etc.
January 7, 2021
Awesome information!
Struggle with a weak bench press for some time now. Info in this book is extremely useful and practical. I've begun implementing facets into my bench days and am seeing improvements already. Shout out to the dead bench!
Struggle with a weak bench press for some time now. Info in this book is extremely useful and practical. I've begun implementing facets into my bench days and am seeing improvements already. Shout out to the dead bench!
December 16, 2024
Outstanding
Great book for any level. Clear, concise and backed by real-world results. A must read for any strength athlete, novice to advanced lifter.
Great book for any level. Clear, concise and backed by real-world results. A must read for any strength athlete, novice to advanced lifter.
June 19, 2015
Great book by Josh Bryant
This is an outstanding guide to the bench press. I have read it multiple times as a guide for training and form. Josh is one of the most knowledgable authors and coaches on the bench press.
This is an outstanding guide to the bench press. I have read it multiple times as a guide for training and form. Josh is one of the most knowledgable authors and coaches on the bench press.
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