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Programming Assistance Exercises for Bench Press

Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 12:00 am
by PowerLifterPro
Looking to blast through your bench press sticking points? Try these.
Key assistance exercises for bench:
  • Triceps: Close grip bench, floor press, board press, tricep extensions.
  • Shoulders: Overhead press, dumbbell shoulder press, lateral raises.
  • Chest: Dumbbell press, incline press, flyes.
  • Back: Rows, pull-ups for stability and upper back thickness.
"Every muscle plays a role in a big bench."
What bench accessory has helped you most?