Judd Biasiotto

Discover the real stories behind today's biggest names in professional bench pressing. Athletes from the United States, Germany and Austria-their motivations, their true love for the sport of weightlifting, their success. Did you know that Ted Arcidi abandoned Tufts University and a promising career in dentistry to become a bench pres world chammpion? His friends left him, his father disowned him. He lived in a cellar for one year. Then he became the first man in history who officially broke the 700 lb. barrier in the bench press.

And more: How Anthony Clark's true belief led him to become the strongest bench presser of all times. The sophisticated techniques fo Ken Lain, the mighty Texan. How Craig Tokarski, America's new superheavyweight star was motivated by Ken Lain's records and tried everything to break them. Tricks and tips of Chris Confessore, whose family support allows for stunning performances on the bench. The story of Michael Bruegger, who dominated the bench press in Germany for a long time.Training and techniques of Germany's Frank Pfraumer, the shooting star who placed among the world's best recently. The amazing story of big Jim Williams, an athlete ahead of his time. How Mike Hall fulfilled his dream. Bench pressing with Austrian giant Karl Saliger, one of the most successful weightlifters of our time.

All champions reveal how they have made it. Learn everything about their motivation, their training, the best peaking cycle, the best equipment for success in the bench press. About their diets and the best exercises to increase your perfomance on the bench. Including dozens of super action photos of all athletes and much more.

Contents

Introduction & acknowledgments
Ted Arcidi-Breaking the 700 lb. barrier
Anthony Clark-My power comes from God
Frank Pfraumer-The rising star
Ken Lain-Techniques of a world champion
Jim Williams-Ahead of his time
Michael Bruegger-Paving the way
Chris Confessore-family business
Craig Tokarski-Nothing can stop me
Karl Saliger-The Austrian giant
Mike Hall-Believe in yourself
Appendix A-All time historical bench press world records
Appendix B-Contact addresses… (meer)