There’s half a chance by the time you read this I’ll have been banned from every gym in the country. Why? Because inside the new issue of Men's Fitness I’ve called out the bench press for what it is. A big lift that builds a big ego but does relatively little to build a more muscular chest.
Don’t get me wrong: when it’s used in a progressive and balanced training plan, like our four-week better-body workout, the bench press makes a helpful contribution. But far too many guys focus their chest sessions on using – or waiting for – a bench and barbell. As we reveal inside the new issue, there are better moves for sculpting impressive pecs that also minimise your chance of injury (or getting stuck under a bar). Speaking of injuries, no one has been struck down more often than our cover star Lonan O'Herlihy - aka The Posh PT. But as he explains, you don’t actually need big weights to get in the shape of your life.
My point is simple. The sooner you open your mind to new ways of doing things, the better your chance of finding a better way to train, eat, sleep and live. And that’ll get you fitter, healthier and happier sooner. Subscribe to Men's Fitness today and get 5 issues for just £5.
Enjoy the issue, Joe
Joe Warner
Editorial Director |
