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16 great ways for athletes to develop game changing upper body strength/power 1. Dynamic barbell bench press 2. Heavy barbell bench press 3. Banded Landmine drop catch & press 4. Heavy half kneeling Landmine press 5. Plyometric push-up 6. Rapid/repeat med ball pass 7. Stiff arm drop catches 8.... show more

Gerry DeFilippo

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Ken Jakalski1 year ago

Gerry D---you're the man to be! Thanks for sharing this upper body strength and power protocol!

Gerry DeFilippo1 year ago

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Naveen Sankar S1 year ago

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Dave1 year ago

Very easy to fall into the trap of heavy bench everyday as a HS kid, Dying to hit 225 so Megan knows your strong

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