Bench Strong - Barbell Bench Press Workshop

Bench Strong: Barbell Bench Press Workshop
Hosted by Bells of Steel

📅 Date: Sunday, October 25th
🕙 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Bells of Steel HQ, Calgary
💵 Price: $30 per person
👥 Capacity: 6 spots only

About This Event

Ever watched someone bench heavy with picture-perfect form and wondered what they're doing differently?

This is how.

Bench Strong is your low-pressure, high-fun deep dive into the barbell bench press — coached in our 1,500 sq ft Calgary HQ. In 90 minutes, you'll break down proper setup, grip, bar path, and leg drive, then put it all together in a short, beginner-friendly workout built around the movement.

No experience required. Just bring a willingness to learn and move.

Meet Your Coaches

You'll be learning from Mo Youssef, head coach at Bells of Steel. Mo holds a National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning and trained under Olympic champion Mohamed Ehab. He specializes in coaching adults — especially newer lifters and the 40+ crowd — and has a knack for breaking complex movements into cues that actually click.

Joining Mo is Aleesha, a certified personal trainer with a degree in kinesiology and a former bodybuilding competitor. She brings a strong technical eye for movement mechanics along with firsthand competition experience to help you build a bench press that's both safe and strong.

If you've ever felt intimidated by the barbell, this is the team you want in your corner.

What You'll Learn

• Proper setup, grip, and bar positioning for the bench press
• Bracing, breathing, and leg drive mechanics
• Common bench faults and how to self-correct them
• Cues you can take to any gym to keep progressing

Who This Is For

This workshop is open to the public and designed for beginners. It's perfect if you're brand new to lifting, returning after time away, or training at home and want real, hands-on coaching on one specific lift from experts.

Requirements

• No lifting experience required
• Able to lie flat on a bench comfortably
• Injury-free, or cleared to train by a medical professional

Before You Register, Please Confirm

When you sign up, you'll be asked to confirm the following:

• I can perform a controlled, unassisted bench press with an empty barbell
• I am injury-free or cleared to train
• I agree to the waiver and photo release

What's Included

• 90 minutes of small-group coaching with Mo and Aleesha (max 6 participants)
• A short, fun workout to put your new bench skills to the test
• A free Bells of Steel t-shirt for every attendee
• Exclusive discount codes for Bells of Steel gear
• 3 months of complimentary access to the Bells of Steel Training App

Important Notes

Spots are limited to 6 to keep coaching personal and hands-on — once they're gone, they're gone.

By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and filmed by Bells of Steel staff for use in social media, marketing, and promotional content. This may include images and video clips of you participating in the workshop. Content may be edited, posted, and reused across our channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, website, etc.) If you'd prefer not to appear on camera, please let a staff member know before the session begins so we can accommodate you.

Questions? Reach out before booking and we'll get you sorted.