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Feet Slipping on the Bench Press: Why It Happens and How to Plant Them

Posted by Yannick Ring on

Why your feet slide during the bench press and how to plant them so leg drive works.

Bench Press Grip Width: How Wide Should You Grip the Bar?

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Close, medium and wide bench press grips compared, and how to find the width that suits your build.

Bench Press Arch: How to Arch Safely and Keep It Without Sliding

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What a bench press arch does, how to set one up, and how to keep it from collapsing mid-set.

Deadlift Grip Types: Double Overhand, Mixed and Hook Grip Explained

Posted by Yannick Ring on

Double overhand, mixed and hook grip compared: how strong each is, the trade-offs, and how to train your deadlift grip.

Liquid Chalk vs Lifting Straps: When to Use Each (and When to Use Both)

Posted by Yannick Ring on

Chalk and straps solve different grip problems. When each one makes sense, and why most strong lifters use both.

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