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Bench Press: The Science Paperback – February 7, 2014

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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!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (February 7, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 124 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1495469220
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1495469220
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.28 x 11 inches
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Josh trains some of the strongest and most muscular athletes in the world in person at Metroflex Gym in Arlington, Texas, and via the Internet.

Josh has won many national and world titles in powerlifting and strongman and was the youngest person in powerlifting history, at 22, to bench press 600 pounds raw. Josh has squatted 909 pounds in the USPF, officially bench pressed 620 pounds raw, and officially deadlifted 810 pounds raw. He is not all brawn; he has a Master's degree in Exercise Science along with other prestigious certifications. Josh is the co-author of Amazon #1 selling book Jailhouse Strong.

To learn more about Josh Bryant or to sign up for his free training tips newsletter, visit www.JoshStrength.com.

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Customers find the book's information well-presented and appreciate its comprehensive approach to bench pressing. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers describing it as an impressive and well-thought-out read. Additionally, they value the author's expertise in strength training, with one customer noting the author's background in Powerlifting.

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Customers find the book's information well-presented and valuable, with one customer specifically noting the good science backing the training content.

"...book covers a wide range of bench press exercise variations and training techniques specifically to increase the raw bench press and gives evidence-..." Read more

"...in gyms, training all sorts of clients, and specializing in elite bench press coaching, having coached several world record holders in bench press...." Read more

"...A very short read with a ton of useful information. I will likely reread several sections and apply what I need." Read more

"...Doesn't bore you with any unnecessary information. I would give 5 stars if there were more pictures to show what certain terms mean, eg...." Read more

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Customers find the book highly readable and well thought out, with one customer noting it serves as an excellent reference.

"...The book is relatively short and light reading but is packed with lots of very promising ideas to try...." Read more

"...Josh is well qualified to write this book, having long experience in gyms, training all sorts of clients, and specializing in elite bench press..." Read more

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"Great book for any level. Clear, concise and backed by real-world results. A must read for any strength athlete, novice to advanced lifter." Read more

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Customers find this book to be an excellent resource on bench pressing, serving as a go-to method for learning about the exercise. One customer notes it provides a comprehensive review of scientific articles on the topic, while another mentions it is particularly useful for advanced and elite bench pressers.

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Customers appreciate the book's strength training content, with one customer noting it's written by one of the best authors in the field.

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  • Jonathan Sobieski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of ideas to increase your raw bench press
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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    This book is written by Josh Bryant, who is one of, if not the best bench press coach of all time. The book covers a wide range of bench press exercise variations and training techniques specifically to increase the raw bench press and gives evidence-based explanations for why they should be expected to work. The book is relatively short and light reading but is packed with lots of very promising ideas to try.

    Most of the techniques described in the book are largely targeted at increasing neuromuscular efficiency as opposed to growing more muscle mass, though some of the suggested exercises probably work as excellent mass builders as well. If you're looking for a training program to use or advice on how to design your training program, this book does not go into these topics, but it does give good suggestions for things that you can incorporate into your existing training program.

    The material in this book is likely to be more useful for advanced and elite bench pressers. That said though, beginner and intermediate lifters can probably benefit from suggestions this book as well, but focusing on the basics and just generally getting on an effective program will be far more valuable for them. The ideas in the book largely are targeted towards getting ready to move as much weight as possible and peaking than they are to generally building muscle and generating long term increases in strength.
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  • gt surber
    5.0 out of 5 stars List of techniques and tricks for Elite Bench Press Coaches/Trainers
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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    Josh Bryant in "Bench Press" The Science" has written an excellent book for advanced bench pressers and their coaches. The rudiments of bench pressing are not in this book. This is a review of scientific articles on bench pressing. Josh gives us a summary of many articles on bench pressing, and practical take home tips they suggest. Leading up to the articles are fascinating discussions of "raw" lifting vs "bench press shirt" lifting, a history of both raw and shirt bench press records clear back into the 1800's, Josh's comments and results of interveiws with several elite bench pressers, and discussions of bench press controversies with the input of Josh himself, and several other elite bench pressers.

    Josh is well qualified to write this book, having long experience in gyms, training all sorts of clients, and specializing in elite bench press coaching, having coached several world record holders in bench press. Josh himself holds the record of the youngest to bench press over 600 lbs.

    The information in this book is a distillation of Josh's experience and reading. As such it is a collection of coaching and training techniques unmatched elsewhere. For help on improving your clients' elite bench press, this is an invaluable book with hundreds of techniques, tips and suggestions, many matched with a scientific article reference.

    That said, this book is not a guide to the art of coaching or training the elite bench press. This is a techniques and tricks list which should be utilized by experienced coaches and trainers who understand the progressions necessary for elite bench pressing. As such this book is truly outstanding.
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  • PL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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    There is a lot of good info presented here. A very short read with a ton of useful information. I will likely reread several sections and apply what I need.
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  • speaklikedavid
    4.0 out of 5 stars ALL SCIENCE BASED
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2015
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    I love how there are clear references to journal papers and experiments.

    Format is a brief description of the experiment and results followed by practical implications for training. Doesn't bore you with any unnecessary information.

    I would give 5 stars if there were more pictures to show what certain terms mean, eg. Names of certain exercise variations, equipment, etc.
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  • Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
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    Great book for any level. Clear, concise and backed by real-world results. A must read for any strength athlete, novice to advanced lifter.
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  • Brady A Stewart
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEST BOOK ON BENCH PRESSING! EVER!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
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    Excellent book on bench pressing. Bryant nails this out of the park. If you want bench pressing knowledge, this is the most comprehensive book I’ve ever read on the subject! Bryant himself is highly intelligent and I could tell he took special care creating something that’s value exceeds the cost.

    I’ve bench pressed 821lbs weighing 275lbs in the IPF.
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  • Tzafrir Ashton
    3.0 out of 5 stars adds some knowledge and worth the price.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2014
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    nice book for lifters\coaches with some experience\knowledge, covers all kinds of studies and researches about the bench, tips and training methods.
    lacks coverage of technique but nice book for the price(10$).
    would recommend it along with deadlift by andy bolton and monster squat by joe ironman to put it all together.
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  • Titus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I would've read a long time ago
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017
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    First off I'm 9 weeks into my training cycle with Josh and I have set huge PRs in the squat bench and deadlift. This book is imcredible. I have many books on the bench press (since it's been my nemesis) and it is by the far the best I've ever read. Very clear and to the point with science backing everything. This book is worth way more than is being charged. It may sound over the top but I feel like I have finally found the secret to a huge bench by reading this book and applying it to my training. In 9 weeks I did 3 reps with my original 1 rep max.
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  • Rahul Ojha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on September 23, 2017
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    Bench bench go and read you will get what you want .thank you josh sir
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  • Matt Prince
    5.0 out of 5 stars Josh Increased My Bench!!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2021
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    This is a deep dive on everything you probably have seen on the internet but never really understood, it taught me a lot and helped heaps
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  • Ryan
    5.0 out of 5 stars You will learn how to fix your bench and why the fixes work.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2020
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    The book is extremely instrumental for any person looking to break some PRs. Even without an elite bench that may require extra tools such as deadbench, the book provides useful tips and explains WHY to use them. The "why" portion really builds the intuition needed to actually want to implement said tips into one's training.
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  • Declan Whitticase
    5.0 out of 5 stars Game Changer!!! "Bench Press Bible"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2017
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    I initially came across this book on some forum. Where Eric Spoto called it the "Bench Press Bible" Which definetly sparked my intrest in it. After reading some of the brief reviews I figured I would buy it because it's dirt cheap and no matter how hard I've been researching Bench I couldn't seem to get my bench to increase.

    The book is seperated into different topics. Some of which are

    CAT Training- Which is a HUGE! Benefit and he goes into extreme detail with.

    Isometrics- Which again is also a MASSIVE Benefit

    PAP Effect-

    Bench Press Specfic Plyometrics-

    Building Explosive Power Off The Chest- Which to be honest is the basis of the whole book

    Acessories

    Bands and chains

    Stretch Reflex

    This book is a game changer I cannot stress this enough it will not only change your whole perception of Bench but other lifts as well. I am now implementing the majority of the stuff in this book into my squat and deadlift programming as well. Get this book!!!!
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  • stc
    3.0 out of 5 stars viel Info über Bankdrücken
    Reviewed in Germany on February 17, 2014
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    eine erschöpfende Zusammenfassung von "Studien" übers Bankdrücken mit den entsprechenden Schlussfolgerungen fürs Training.
    Wer aber keine Ahnung von einem effektiven Training zur Kraftsteigerung hat, ist nach der Lektüre dieses Buches auch nicht schlauer.
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