Powerlifters and bodybuilders alike use the bench press, deadlift, and squat to add muscle mass to their frame, and gain overall strength. For many lifters, there is a point along the arc of each repetition that is the weakest. As with any chain, it only takes one weak link along the way to prevent the completion of the repetition. Let’s check out a few techniques for isolating and correcting these weaker failure points in our major lifts. Bench Press Many bodybuilders agree that the bench press isn’t a measure of how strong you are. Rather, it is a measure of how weak you are. Natural bodybuilders very rarely have impressive bench press numbers, and a decent chunk of chemically assisted athletes still don’t gain entrance into the 300-club. This is because many of them have ...

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Q: I have a mostly symmetrical physique and pride myself on looking very balanced, but my chest is asymmetrical and it’s a real source of worry. I am going to be competing in the spring and I want to bring up my left pec, which is noticeably different in shape and size. It wasn’t as noticeable a year ago, but has become more so. What can I do? A: First off, you didn’t say why it occurred. Was it just not noticeable when you were undeveloped, or was it more a case of something like an injury creating an imbalance? I’d personally go check with a kinesiologist to see if you have torn a muscle - slow tear - that has gradually deteriorated the architecture of your pec. Imbalances are normal, but not as you describe as totally ...

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