What is a good weight for shoulder press? The average Shoulder Press weight for a male lifter is 142 lb (1RM). This makes you Intermediate on Strength Level and is a very impressive lift. What is a good Shoulder Press? Male beginners should aim to lift 66 lb (1RM) which is still impressive compared to … Read more
Should you retract scapula when bench pressing? The shoulders and elbows are primary joints used in the bench press, so by keeping the shoulder blades retracted, these joints are not stressed as much and are able to move the weight more effectively. So, by keeping the shoulder blades in, not only is it safer but … Read more
The bottom line: The most effective ways to achieve bench press progression & growth is to go well beyond the actual bench press. Weekly consistency is key: Perform 8 to 12 sets of chest exercises throughout the week. Don’t sleep on your triceps: Perform at least 3 sets of triceps isolation exercises per week. How … Read more
How do you iron a man’s jacket? Press the front of the jacket. Run the iron over lapels very gently. Similarly, if the jacket has shoulder pads do not press directly on the pads or their outline will be pressed into the jacket. Pull out pockets before you press over that area so you do … Read more