From the shortage of free benches on the gym floor, it’s clear the bench press remains one of the most popular lifts around. Alongside the squat and deadlift, it forms part of the ‘Big 3’ barbell ...

Most lifters have a pre-bench ritual. Some roll their shoulders, some stretch their triceps, some jump straight into the bar. But if you have ever felt that your first few warmup sets feel shaky, like ...