Why does weight lifters always rely on bench press?
Good question. Bench press is a good movement, but it only demonstrates strength in a few muscles. Don’t make the mistake a lot of guys make, which is too much emphasis on one exercise or body part. Real practical strength is overall strength. You need to work all the major muscle groups in the body. Here is an example workout that hits the all the major muscles in the body. I’ve list some optional replacment exercises: Squat or dead lift Bench press Pull-ups or bent-rowing Overhead press Back extension Sit-ups or leg raises Get a few books on lifting weights. They will protect you from many “myths” and bad ideas. Two helpful websites are drsquat.com and http://exrx.net/Exercise.html Good luck!
