When Benching Heavy, Don't Bench Vertically & Try This Instead

/ Testify Strength & Conditioning/

Are you trying to push the bar vertically when you bench press? This seems counterintuitive, but trying to bench vertically is ruining your bench press. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains and demonstrates.

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