At 24, Nathan Young has already set a 232.5 kg bench press record in 2024, putting him among Australia’s elite. Weighing 104 kg, Nathan’s rapid rise suggests he could be a future star in powerlifting, with the potential to push even further in the coming years.
"My biggest tip for someone looking to build a big bench press is consistency. So many people don’t progress simply because they lack the discipline to consistently show up to the gym and put in the work with repetition. It baffles me when people expect to grow in a movement like the bench press without consistently practicing it.
Another key point is that to improve your bench press, you need to perform the exercise regularly. While dumbbells are suitable for building strength, they aren’t a substitute for the actual bench press movement. To really excel in the bench press, you have to focus on the movement itself. "