Developing even more explosiveness!!!

Here is another way that I was able to change up my workout! Instead of doing the regular old bench press that so many of us are used to...I took an exercise band and attached it to my bar so that it added more weight and tension, (not sure exactly how much), but it definitely gave it a whole new kick!!!
What this does is helps provide tension, different from just using weights, that is uneven throughout the lift. At the top the band provides the most tension, then gets easier as the weight comes down, then vice verse as the weight comes up. This is great to help people develop strength throughout the entire lift, which can help you get past those stick points. It also forces you to concentrate more on your eccentric (or in this case your downward) movement as you have to lower the weight a lot slower and keep in control!


Make sure you start out with a lower weight than you normally use and ensure you have a spotter the first time you try this as it is very different!