Results: Josh Bryant has coached more elite bench press records than any other coach.
Jeremy Hoomstra - Josh calls him the best bench presser of all-time.
Julius Maddox - The heaviest bench press.
James Strickland - The lightest man to press 700lb looking to set the all-time 308 record.
Vincent Dizenzo -
Josh’s programs start with ramping to a heavy set of 1-3 bench press repetitions. 3’s at early in the phase, 1’s later in the phase.
He’ll then use 1-2 other bench press variations before going into chest, back and tricep isolation movements.
This site has a great breakdown of his programs in more detail.
Watching the sessions can help get a real feel for the programming.
This video shows what Josh Bryant considers to be his secret weapon for strength.
This podcast has a great breakdown on using Isometrics for next level strength.
- Specificity - competition style bench to start the workout.
- Speed repetitions - Compensatory training
- Isometrics repetitions - Into the pins & dead bench
- Size creates strength potential.
Improve strength off the chest:
- Option #1: Dead Bench Press / Spoto Press
- Option #2: Paused Bench Press
- Option #3: Cambered Bar Bench Press
- Option #4: Ultra Wide Bench Press
- Option #5: V-Bar Dips
Improve lockout:
- Option #1: Bench press against bands
- Option #2: Bench press against chains
- Option #3: Reverse Band Bench Press
- Option #4: Bench Press Rack Lockouts
- Option #5: Slingshot Bench Press
Josh uses 6-12 week training cycles to hit a new max with “reload” every 2-6 weeks. Training frequency is also individualised.
Deadbench from 1-2 inches off the chest if you have longer arms. Start closer to the chest if you have shorter levers.
How To Build A World Record Bench Press - Mark Bell
Josh talks about Increasing the density of his athletes lifting with his speed and deadbench.
Josh sites Fred Hatfield the first man to squat 1000lb as his mentor.
Josh also worked with Charles Poliquin.
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