175: Improve Your Bench Press With Essential Lessons From Para-Powerlifting

In episode 175, the Pathway Performance Coach at Great Britian Para-Powerlifting, Connor Macdonald, joins us on the show.

Specifically, Connor will be discussing:

• How physiology can influence bench press technique
• How to adjust exercises to improve bench press strength
• How can others learn from Para-Powerlifting
• Case study: How to periodise for a massive bench press

About Connor

“Connor is the Pathway Performance Coach for Great Britain Para-Powerlifting. Prior to this he has worked with many elite athletes in a range of Paralympic and Professional sports during his MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University. This led him to being the lead Para-Powerlifting coach for the Isle of Man at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He currently is busy prepping the Great Britain team to head to Dubai for their World Championships with the goal of qualifying as many athletes as possible for the Paris Paralympic Games next September.”

Instagram: @connormac_coach
TikTok: @connormacsandc

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