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How To Increase Bench Press in Three Simple Steps

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Learning how to increase your bench press is one of the major steps you will take as a serious weightlifter.

Get your triceps stronger.

The guys with the big arms usually do a lot of heavy tricep workouts. Want bigger guns? Work your triceps. Having stronger triceps allows you to push more weight on any pressing movements. The military shoulder press and the bench press utilize a lot of tricep power during pushing movements. Increasing strength in your triceps will have you putting up bigger weight on the bench press.

Focus on lower reps and higher weights.

If it is an increase in the bench press you desire then don't work out like you want to get leaner. If you want to put up big weight in your bench press then you need to focus on pushing heavier weights. If you want leaner, more cut muscles then do a lot of reps and low weights. However, if you want bigger muscles and more strength then push heavier weights for lower reps. It is as simple as that. Also remember that you have to incrementally increase the weight to avoid injury.

Getting a training partner or spotter will help you bust through plateaus, encourage you to work harder and have you putting up bigger weights. Choose yours carefully.

Stop getting pushed around in the gym and out, start using these tips to increase your bench press today! (Article Summary by Harvey Michales).