So you want a bigger bench, huh? Here's the guy that can show you how.
Meet powerlifting phenomenon Jimmy Kolb. At just 23 years old, Jimmy has taken over the No. 1 ranking in Powerlifting USA and Powerlifting Watch. He weighs 220 pounds and he holds the squat-bench-deadlift world record of 2,410 pounds.
Some of Kolb's best-in-meet lifts include a 900-pound squat, 903-pound bench, and 700-pound deadlift. But he's just getting warmed up! Kolb aspires to break the 920-pound bench record and the all-time single-ply bench press record in coming months. His ultimate goal is to complete the 1,000-pound bench press in single-ply gear at his current weight.
As a world-record bench presser, Jimmy Kolb is an expert on technique and training. Here, for the first time, he shares his top-secret program to increase bench press power. Use his formula for a stronger bench!
Jimmy Kolb's Bigger Bench Training Split
Take 1-2 days off between days 2 and 3 for adequate recovery.
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