Which factors predict relative bench press strength in powerlifters?
Oct 27
4 min read
Once you adjust for body weight, what separates a strong bench presser from an average one? Is it arm length, muscle, technique or raw shoulder strength? Two studies of competitive powerlifters point mainly to how much lean tissue you carry, where it sits on your arms and how strong the prime movers are, with technique variables showing weaker links.
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