I just completed the critical bench program. That really works. I have added nearly 45 lbs. to my bench using it. I think anybody out their who would like to increase their bench, try the program. About two years ago, I used it for the fisrt time. My max was about 295, and I used the program to get to 345. I was stuck at 345 for many months. I then tried the program about 13 months ago and got my max up to 385. I just completed the third program and my max is close to 440. I also weighed myself today and I now way around 203 lbs. I am just a little over 5 foot. Also, I have been lifting a lot longer then 3 years. I been lifting for almost 8 years now. I started with a 110 lbs. set and then I got my olympic bench. Try critical bench, they offer a money back guarante if you don't gain 50 lbs. on your bench.