Bench Press Tips for Fighters and Grapplers

By Taylor Ramsdell

Bench press got a bad wrap...

Lots of people think that benching hurts your shoulders but, when done correctly, it can add a ton of useable strength that transfers onto the mat and into the cage.

Coach Ramsdell provides some great detail in this 3 minute, video tutorial.

Bench Press Set Up and Technique:

Bench Press Cues for Success

  • 7 points of contact on the bench
  • Slightly narrow grip
  • Pull the bar down to the chest
  • Pause at the bottom - maintain tension
  • Press up with speed
  • Keep elbows in tight
  • Do NOT overextend the shoulders at the top of the movement

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