How To Set Up Chains For The Bench Press
Learn how to properly set up chains on the bench press for increased strength and performance.
Band Face Pulls
Primary Muscles Used: Rear Delts Upper Traps Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Band should be choked to a rack or piece of equipment that is approximately face level. Keep ribs down, arms long, and pull back with the elbows coming back behind the body. Always keep the elbows up and pull towards the…
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Key Points To Keep In Mind: Chest should be flat against the pad, with feet against the support piece at the back. Keep head and neck neutral. After unracking the lever arm, pull elbows back without allowing shoulders to roll forward. Various grip positions may be offered…
Tri-Pod DB Row
Primary Muscles Used: Lats Mid Traps and Rhomboids Obliques/Trunk Key Points To Keep In Mind: Starting position is such that feet are even, with one arm placed on a bench or other support piece of equipment. Row back towards the hip and middle back, focusing on pulling the elbow back. Ensure that the torso remains…
RPS Braggin’ Rights Powerlifting Meet
We’re happy to announce that registration for THIRST’s annual powerlifting meet with Iron Mafia/Four Brothers Gym is now live! This powerlifting meet is sanctioned through the RPS, and offers full power, bench only, deadlift only, bench and deadlift, and various options of equipment and entries. The competition is being held on January 25, 2020 at…
Bench For Boobs Registration Is Now LIVE!
We’re happy to announce that we will be hosting our second Bench For Boobs event this October! If you’re unfamiliar with this event, this is a friendly, non-sanctioned bench press competition at THIRST where all proceeds and donated to PINK of Terre Haute, IN which benefits local breast cancer patients (from treatment assistance, payments, medicine,…