Tag : Bench Press

Gym Chalk (Magnesium Carbonate) for Drying Sweaty Hands and Stronger Grip »

By Marko on Jan 31, 2010 in Apparel | 0 Comments

Magnesium carbonate is a white solid that occurs in nature as a mineral (MgCO3). More commonly it is referred to as the gym chalk or climbing chalk due to its use in sports like powerlifting, weightlifting, gymnastics, rock climbing and athletics (shot put, javelin throw, hammer throw, discus throw).
Magnesium carbonate acts as a drying [...]

The Bench Press Exercise Form and Technique Guide »

By Marko on Nov 12, 2009 in Bench Press, Exercises, For Beginners | 5 Comments

Bench press is the second of three events performed in a powerlifting competition. It is considered as one of the most dominant strength training movements for the upper body. Additionally, there are bench only competitions where, as the name says, only the bench press event is present. Unofficially, this exercise is used amongst lifters as [...]