What exactly does the 5 board press do??

[JonTest]

Im about to start DFHT and i was wondering what the 5 board presses do...Is it for strength or mass or what??? What are the befefits of doing these...I plan on doin them, ive just never done them before....Thanks

 

[musclebobbuffpants]

It works to strengthen the top end of your bench. (ie. the last 3-5 inches of the pressing movement)

MBBP