How Much Can I Bench Press? — Key Takeaways

The Perfect Bench Dip Technique & Progression

Turning hands outward during bench dips externally rotates the shoulders, eliminating the discomfort that causes most people to abandon the exercise.

Are You Doing Pullovers Correctly?

Elbow position controls muscle targeting in dumbbell pullovers — internally rotated with flared elbows hits chest; externally rotated with elbows pointing up hits lats.

Are You Actually Doing Push-Ups Correctly?

Use shoulder-width grip with 30-45° elbow flare for balanced chest and tricep development, and actively retract shoulder blades going down then protract pushing up to strengthen stabilizers that bench press can't target.

Pullovers Are The Most Underrated Back Exercise

Tucked elbows with externally rotated shoulders biases the dumbbell pullover toward lats; flared elbows shifts emphasis to chest — choose your grip based on your target muscle.