RECONsider... Bench Pressing with Bill Hartman | Episode #14

The guys continue their discussion on “good vs. bad” exercises. This time they pick on the bench press. Is the bench press the best exercise for upper body strength and power? Should everyone do the bench press? What are other things people can do in order to improve their upper body strength and power? All of these things will be covered and more in this episode. #benchpress #fitness #workouts #bodybuildingLIKE the podcast to help other see it COMMENT on YT with any questions you might have and let’s start a discussion SHARE it with anyone who you know is stuck in the land of fitness confusionJOIN the RECON training community: Interested in Bill and Chris’s fitness program RECON? Learn more at https://www.reconu.co FREE EBOOK by Bill about the RECON principles when you fill out your sign-up form.SUBSCRIBE for even more helpful content: YT: https://www.youtube.com/@BillHartmanPT IG: https://www.instagram.com/bill_hartman_pt/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/BillHartmanPT WEB: https://billhartmanpt.com/Podcast audio: https://open.spotify.com/show/....7cJM6v5S38RLroac6BQj https://podcasts.apple.com/us/....podcast/reconsider-w or download with YTPremium Books mentioned in this episode: All Gain, No Pain by Bill Hartman https://amzn.to/3kHpJjTImportant questions asked in this episode: (0:00) Pressure you say? (1:14) New setup, who dis? (4:43) Can we talk about the history of the bench press? (8:30) Is it all about pressurization? (13:22) What secondary benefits might the squeeze from pressing cause? (20:14) Why might rowing to counteract the bench press not be helpful? (30:07) How about some examples of when bench pressing might be a bad idea?Reconsider… is sponsored by Substance Nutrition https://substancenutrition.com/A healthy brain requires a healthy body. Why not take care of both all at once by using Synthesis protein and Neuro Coffee? Use code RECON at checkout to get free shipping on all of your orders