Should Drake have pressed pause before attempting the bench?

While several studies show how the right tracks can improve your performance on cardio exercises, research is mixed when it comes to music’s effect on strength training.

In a Swiss study, when CrossFit athletes listened to music while lifting, they performed fewer repetitions than those athletes who didn’t listen to tunes.

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The researchers believe the music distracted the participants from focusing on their form, resulting in less strength overall.

Perhaps that’s why Drake ended up with a barbell crushing his chest before falling to the floor-or maybe he just had really poor form. To avoid making the same mistakes, check out these 4 Ways You Screw Up Your Bench Press.

Additional research by Paige Fowler and Kelsey Cannon