Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Why I’m Taking the 225-Pound Bench Challenge
1:47 Rules and Bench Press Standards
4:04 My Four-Month Training Plan
7:28 Final Bench-Specific Preparation
12:16 Test Day and Warm-Up
14:22 MAX REP ATTEMPT
15:52 How to Train for a Max-Rep Bench Test
18:03 Peaking for Test Day
19:13 Results, Callouts, and the Next Challenge


Featuring Dr. Mike Israetel, exercise scientist and RP co-founder, delivering evidence-based training and nutrition insights.