I’m sure you’ve heard—they’re testing the bench press now.
Pause.
Don’t lay down and get lifting.
Going all-in on the bench press can ruin your performance.
Going all-in on ANY movement can ruin your performance.
If your bench press is weak, yeah, work on it.
But don’t be absorbed by it.
Keep your fitness well-rounded.
And hit the books.
Do your homework.
Research past competitions.
Evaluate your personal strengths and weaknesses.
Apply what you’ve learned.
If you’re scared of it, that’s a hint you should do it more often.
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