The Bench Code

Make every rep count. The Bench Code brings together proven methods from JM Blakley, Greg Panora, Luke Edwards, Jen Thompson, Jimmy Kolb, and Tony Carlino to help you bench more—raw or equipped—without fluff. It’s clear, practical, and built for lifters and coaches who value Focus, Trust, and Strength. Live, Learn, Pass On.

What You’ll Learn

• Coaching the Mind (JM Blakley): Stack wins with a simple confidence ladder. No failed lifts during the build—win on purpose.
• Westside Lessons (Panora & Edwards): Use tools by fit and timing, not hype. Keep “touch skill” alive, and push speed/volume until it’s a question—never chaos.
• Meet-Day Bench (Jen Thompson): Grip & wrist stack → scap set & chest up → natural bar path → leg drive last. One variable per wave.
• Owning Goal Weight (Jimmy Kolb): Use boards/reverse bands/partials early; trade circus for clean singles and real touches as you peak.
• Band-Shirt Precision (Tony Carlino): Touch–Tuck–Flare–Finish in that order. Micro-tuck to touch; flare only when it stalls.

Quick Wins You Can Use Today

• Bench Triage: 1) Grip & wrist stack 2) Scaps down/back, chest up 3) Natural bar path 4) Leg drive 5) Then load.
• 3 Micro-Drills: Grip Stack 5×5 (empty bar), Arch & Pack ISO (3×20s), Path Trace on warm-ups.
• Raw 6-Week Block: One clean single (90–95%), paused work (70–75%), and smart accessories—no misses while building.
• Equipped 6-Week Block: Floating shirt reps weekly, targeted overloads, clean touches, tapered opener feel.

Specs

• Format: Digital guide (PDF)
• Contributors: JM Blakley; Greg Panora; Luke Edwards; Jen Thompson; Jimmy Kolb; Tony Carlino
• Chapters:
  • Coaching the Mind That Lifts the Weight (Blakley)
  • Westside Lessons: Cycles, Chaos, and What Moved the Needle (Panora & Edwards)
  • Bench That Holds Up on Meet Day: Setups, Paths, and Fixes (Thompson)
  • Band Shirts, Big Numbers, and Owning Goal Weight (Kolb)
  • Band-Shirt Precision: Touch, Tuck, Flare, Finish (Carlino)
  • Appendix: Checklists, Drills & Mini-Templates
• Best For: Raw and equipped lifters and coaches
• Tools Inside: Checklists, drills, simple 6-week templates (raw & equipped)
• Support Video: Links to masterclass sessions included

Why It Works

The Bench Code strips away noise and gives you the exact steps to set up, touch, press, and finish. It teaches you how to think, how to practice, and how to carry skill to the platform—so your next PR isn’t luck. It’s the result of work done right.

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