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Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:04 pm to ctiger69
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I disagree with this. For years I used to bring the bar to about 2-3 inches from my chest. One day I decided to go all the way down to my chest. I was shocked that I could only get 4 reps touching my chest compared to my normal 8 reps that I have been doing for months. It is much harder.
So you come here claiming some guy is a douche for the same exact thing you were doing for years... Makes sense...
Posted on 11/20/14 at 10:33 pm to AU4real35
Awesome! 9 pages for something that doesn't make one shite 
Posted on 11/20/14 at 11:21 pm to ctiger69
You gotta bounce it off the chest. That's how you throw up some weight.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 10:22 am to TheCaterpillar
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I said bench press wasn't particularly healthy, not weight training
except that your statement of
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They want to use strenuous free weight exercises that will leave them with terrible bones, muscles, and ligaments when they are old farts.
is basically an indictment of all free-weight training, which when done properly is actually good for your bones, muscles, and ligaments.
also
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and lots of stretching
to your average joe means static stretching, so you're being misleading at best.
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But of course everyone wants big muscles that will eventually turn into fat
most of the guys i know who work out just want to stay in shape and keep their bodies healthy. weight training (bench included) is a fine way to do this. also muscle never "turns into" fat... a hilariously outdated misconception.
it's like you didnt read anything that you wrote in your original post.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 10:51 am to ctiger69
I opt for about 1" above my chest. I only do it because it keeps my shoulders from hurting worse.
Half reps are bullshite unless done strategically by powerlifters.....and its obvious when it is one of them....
Half reps are bullshite unless done strategically by powerlifters.....and its obvious when it is one of them....
Posted on 11/26/14 at 10:52 am to ctiger69
Eccentrics and isometrics are the words he meant to use
Posted on 11/26/14 at 10:53 am to ctiger69
Ask ronson scott
Posted on 11/26/14 at 10:54 am to ctiger69
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Stopping 2 inches from your chest is easier and you can lift heavier weights with more reps vs touching your chest.
not for me. when my shoulders allowed, I pushed way more with touch and go.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 11:03 am to LSUzealot
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Who gives a frick what other guys do in the gym
Fixed! Now it's a whole different story when it comes to those hot little yoga pants clad ladies.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 11:04 am to CharlesLSU
Bro, you're supposed to take a super-wide grip and bounce that shite off your chest.
Seriously, though - people taking a wide grip get to me. Keep your elbows close to your body, thumbs just off the smooth, and your shoulders will stay much healthier.
Seriously, though - people taking a wide grip get to me. Keep your elbows close to your body, thumbs just off the smooth, and your shoulders will stay much healthier.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 11:18 am to LSUfan20005
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Seriously, though - people taking a wide grip get to me. Keep your elbows close to your body, thumbs just off the smooth, and your shoulders will stay much healthier.
I literally read an article on Men's Health yesterday that stated the exact opposite.
They recommend putting your index finger on the ring marks. I've always put my ring finger there.
The claim was that wider grips shorten the distance of travel and decrease the dependence on your triceps.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 11:20 am to Bmath
narrower=triceps
The optimal is parallel forearms.
The optimal is parallel forearms.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 11:30 am to Bmath
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Seriously, though - people taking a wide grip get to me. Keep your elbows close to your body, thumbs just off the smooth, and your shoulders will stay much healthier.
This is correct
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The claim was that wider grips shorten the distance of travel and decrease the dependence on your triceps
yes, that and keeping your elbows flared out puts more strain on the shoulder joint
Posted on 11/26/14 at 12:02 pm to ctiger69
I benched 185 for 5 sets of 10 yesterday and supersetted 5 sets of 10 hand stand push-ups after each set.
Touched my chest every time.
Touched my chest every time.
Posted on 11/26/14 at 12:04 pm to LSUfan20005
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Seriously, though - people taking a wide grip get to me. Keep your elbows close to your body, thumbs just off the smooth, and your shoulders will stay much healthier.
If you want to bench heavier weights, go with a wider grip.
..and those who are good at benching can go wide AND keep their elbows in close.
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:41 pm to LSUAlum2001
derp
This post was edited on 11/29/14 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:46 pm to AubieALUMdvm
I didn't feel like digging for the thread.
..and thanks for having so much interest in it to go bump it.
..and thanks for having so much interest in it to go bump it.
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:48 pm to LSUAlum2001
Plenty of bench press threads. Post up your max so we can see how awesome you are
Posted on 11/29/14 at 1:49 pm to AubieALUMdvm
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