Critical Bench, Inc. produces highly-rated highly recommended programs and publications, developed, created and authored by professionals and experts in their respective fields viz-a-viz weight training, powerbuilding, strength training and muscle building. These experts can, and will, help you with workouts, tips and advice for building lean muscle with the strength to match, via the individual programs they personally offer. The various programs, a few of which are listed and categorized below for your ease of reference, are featured on CriticalBench.com, Critical Bench, Inc.'s official website, the world's longest-standing health, weight training, strength training and muscle building authority website since 1999.

Diets & Weight Loss Programs (1 item)

Fat Loss Activation by Ryan Faehnle, CSCS, FMS
Fat Loss Activation by Ryan Faehnle, CSCS, FMS

Fat Loss Activation
by Ryan Faehnle, CSCS, FMS

Main Aim:
Control your hidden hunger hormone so you eat less, and activate your muscles for shorter workouts.
Note:
Ryan Faehnle, who is a Hormonal Fat Loss Advisor at CriticalBench.com, is a leading fat loss specialist, a world-renowned strength and conditioning coach, and a professional trainer who has coached Super Bowl champions and olympians.

Exercise & Fitness Programs (2 items)

101 Superfoods That Stop Your Joint Pain & Inflammation by Mike Westerdal & Rick Kaselj, MS
101 Superfoods That Stop Your Joint Pain & Inflammation by Mike Westerdal & Rick Kaselj, MS

101 Superfoods That Stop Your Joint Pain & Inflammation
by Mike Westerdal & Rick Kaselj, MS

Main Aim:
Naturally stop joint pain by eating pain and inflammation fighting superfoods.
Summary:
Take control of your joint pain and most feared life-threatening chronic diseases, while boosting your vitality, energy levels and mental clarity so that you can live and move freely in as little as 14 days.
Articles
3 Foods That Trigger Joint Pain
The Root Cause Of A Multitude Of Diseases
The 6 Trickiest Food Label Lies
Videos
Forward Head Posture FIX by Injury Specialist Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Forward Head Posture FIX by Injury Specialist Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT

Forward Head Posture FIX
by Injury Specialist Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT

Main Aim:
Get rid of ugly forward head posture while looking younger and taller.
Summary:
Find out about the #1 muscle that FIXES ugly forward head posture, trouble sleeping, text neck and back pain, all while diminishing headaches, brain fog and looking old.
Also, learn how 10 simple exercises will instantly restore balance to your posture making you physically stronger, mentally sharper and achieve peak performance.
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Strength Training Programs (12 items)

24-hour Testosterone FIX by Anthony Alayon, Sports Nutrition Certified & Mike Westerdal CPT
24-hour Testosterone FIX by Anthony Alayon, Sports Nutrition Certified & Mike Westerdal CPT

24-hour Testosterone FIX
by Anthony Alayon, Sports Nutrition Certified & Mike Westerdal CPT

Main Aim:
Boost T-levels, have more energy and slow down aging.
Summary:
Find out the REAL reason you are getting fatter, struggling to build muscle, constantly tired and you can't get aroused, and the 24-Hour Fix that will reset your testosterone, slow down aging, skyrocket your metabolism, pack on lean muscle, and let you have more sex without drugs!
40 Strong by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS
40 Strong by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS

40 Strong
by Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS

Main Aim:
Build bullet-proof strength, fight off weight gain, boost your energy, and halt the aging process to stay looking lean and youthful into your 40s ... and beyond!
Summary:
For guys who want to know the best way to build muscle and power into their 40s and beyond.
VideosGo to Muscle Activation Exercises page >
Anabolic AfterGrowth by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT & Mike Westerdal, RKC, CPT
Anabolic AfterGrowth by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT & Mike Westerdal, RKC, CPT

Anabolic AfterGrowth
by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT & Mike Westerdal, RKC, CPT

Main Aim:
Build size and strength simultaneously.
Summary:
This program focuses on just 3 exercises, and you spend less than 1 hour per workout, training 3 or 4 days per week.  This simplistic, minimalist workout will help you stay anabolic with the AfterGrowth Effect.
Videos
Body-weight BEAST by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT, SNC
Body-weight BEAST by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT, SNC

Body-weight BEAST
by Chris Wilson, RKC, CPT, SNC

Main Aim:
Get ripped and strong in 30 days with just your own bodyweight without putting wear and tear on your joints.
Summary:
For guys who feel like the barbell has become their enemy and want to regain the competitive edge in their workouts.
Videos
Fix My Back Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Back Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Back Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Short How-to Video: Deep Rotator Cuff Fascial Stretch
Fix My Back Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Audio Interview: 4 Exercises At The Gym Almost EVERYONE Screws Up (& What To Do About It!)

Fix My Back Pain
by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT

Main Aim:
Get back to pain free workouts by fixing your back without appointments, medications or surgery.
Summary:
Escape a major blowout and fix YOUR back in just minutes, so that you can get back to your 100% intensity pain-free workouts, WITHOUT feeling bullied into time-wasting appointments, expensive medications or going under the knife.
Articles Videos
Fix My Knee Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Knee Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Knee Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Short How-to Video: How To Squat Without Hurting Your Knees
Fix My Knee Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Audio Interview: 5 Exercises To Alleviate Knee Soreness In Minutes

Fix My Knee Pain
by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT

Main Aim: Get back to pain-free workouts by fixing your knees without appointments, medications or surgery.
Summary:
Escape a major blowout and fix your knees in just minutes, so you can get back to your 100% intensity pain-free workouts WITHOUT feeling bullied into time-wasting appointments, expensive medications or going under the knife.
Articles Videos
Fix My Shoulder Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Shoulder Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Fix My Shoulder Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
Short How-to Video: Deep Rotator Cuff Fascial Stretch
Fix My Shoulder Pain by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT
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Fix My Shoulder Pain
by Rick Kaselj, MS & Mike Westerdal, CPT

Main Aim:
Get back to pain-free workouts by fixing your shoulders without appointments, medications or surgery.
Summary:
Fix My Shoulder Pain was created by Injury Specialist Rick Kaselj, MS. Utilizing his trademarked SR3 Method, which is short for ‘Shoulder Reshaping 3-Part Method’, Rick is literally making headlines worldwide. Rather than just stretching and strengthening which only provides temporary relief, Rick’s method actually re-constructs the shoulder joint from the outside and inside.
Fix My shoulder Pain and the SR3 Method is the first shoulder injury system ever created to help you get back to pain-free workouts by focusing on alignment, tissue quality, and activation and endurance. The best part is this program has been specifically designed to help serious fitness enthusiasts who want to avoid expensive and time-consuming appointments and would prefer an alternative to medication or surgery.
Articles Videos
The Psychology Of Strength Program by Mike Gillette, Chief Instructor
The Psychology Of Strength Program by Mike Gillette, Chief Instructor
Free Downloadable PDF: 5 Ways To Become Tough As Nails by Mike Gillette, Chief Instructor
Free Downloadable PDF: 5 Ways To Become Tough As Nails by Mike Gillette, Chief Instructor

The Psychology Of Strength Program
by Mike Gillette, Chief Instructor

Main Aim:
To become mentally tough.
Summary:
The Psychology Of Strength Program gives you a practical step-by-step blueprint to rapidly develop mental toughness and suppress the fear and self-limiting beliefs that sabotage your success. It's the the world's first program designed to show how to develop a tough mind that combines training secrets from law enforcement, military, sports psychology, hypnosis, NLP and martial arts.
It is available as a 2-disc DVD set complete with a comprehensive Strong Mind Manual designed to be used alongside the presentations.
Articles Reports (free downloadable PDF) Videos
The Critical Bench Program 2.0 by Mike Westerdal, BS, CPT
The Critical Bench Program 2.0 by Mike Westerdal, BS, CPT
The Critical Bench Program 2.0 by Mike Westerdal, BS, CPT
Audio Interview: How To Bench Press More Weight - Nick Nilsson Interviews Mike Westerdal
The Critical Bench Program 2.0 by Mike Westerdal, BS, CPT
Free Downloadable PDF: 7 Fastest Ways To Increase Your Bench Press by Mike Westerdal

The Critical Bench Program 2.0
by Mike Westerdal, BS, CPT

Main Aim:
Increase your bench press fifty pounds in ten weeks with this customized bench press program.
Note:
Mike Westerdal is a national best-selling fitness and strength author, sports nutrition specialist, personal trainer, Iron Man magazine contributor, Founder and President of Critical Bench, Inc. and RKC President of criticalbench.com, the world's longest-standing strength and health website.
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The Man Breast Solution by Chris Wilson, Sports Nutrition Certified & Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS
The Man Breast Solution by Chris Wilson, Sports Nutrition Certified & Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS

The Man Breast Solution
by Chris Wilson, Sports Nutrition Certified & Brian Klepacki, MS, CSCS, CISSN, FMS

Main Aim:
How to get rid of man-breasts (moobs).
Summary:
Find out the shocking reason why most pills, creams and man boob ‘fixes’ do not work, and why they may even be making the problem worse.
Also, learn about the 3 triggers that can finally free you from the tyranny of man breasts to transform your moobs into pecs without surgery in as little as 30 days.
Videos
The Savage Strength Training System by Mike Gillette
The Savage Strength Training System by Mike Gillette
The Savage Strength Training System by Mike Gillette
Short Demo Video: Feats Of Strength
The Savage Strength Training System by Mike Gillette
Free Downloadable PDF: Century Sets by Mike Gillette

The Savage Strength Training System
by Mike Gillette

Main Aim:
To become incredibly strong.
Summary:
Former SWAT Commander and Executive Bodyguard Mike Gillette grants you the hidden keys to unlocking near super human strength.
Over the years Mike has trained everyone from military and law enforcement personnel, bodyguards, competitive fighters, to regular people like you and I to get strong.
Real strength makes trouble go away, AND is NOT about ‘puffing your chest out’ and acting cocky. It is about projecting a capacity for effective action. I am talking about strength and all of the different ways it can improve your life ...
... and believe me, I am talking to YOU ...
because everyone, and I mean EVERYONE, can get stronger than they are right now.
Articles Reports (free downloadable PDF) Videos
Vince Gironda: Legend & Myth by Alan Palmieri, Bodybuilder
Vince Gironda: Legend & Myth by Alan Palmieri, Bodybuilder
Vince Gironda: Legend & Myth by Alan Palmieri, Bodybuilder
Short Presentation Video: Vince Gironda Tribute

Vince Gironda: Legend & Myth
by Alan Palmieri, Bodybuilder

Main Aim:
Old school bodybuilding secrets to get a lean muscular body.
Summary:
Vince ‘The Iron Guru’ Gironda was perhaps at his pinnacle of fame in the ‘Golden Years’ of bodybuilding, the 1960's. During that time, Vince dominated the scene and Vince's Gym, was known as the Mecca of bodybuilding.
Not only champion bodybuilders trained at Vince's Gym, movie stars were also regular visitors to seek Vince's advice and training. People like Eric Estrada, Clint Eastwood, Clint Walker and many others. Hollywood studios used Vince and his gym to shape up their stars.
His information was light years ahead of the science, and this ebook is the most complete and comprehensive writing ever put together on Vince and his methods. This new book, provides us with the opportunity to gain insight into Vince-the man, the legend, and his proven ideas about physique building.
Vince’s innovative and pioneering ways generated a firestorm of controversy and made him one of the most polarizing figures in bodybuilding. Physique training was his passion and he knew that his revolutionary training ideas built better bodies.
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