eliminate shoulders?

**P-funk** · 01-01-2004, 08:13 PM

Because your shoulder is being adducted and moving through horizontal flexion (relying on the anterior delt) at the same time. Your pecs and your shoudlers are working synergistically to move the weight as well as your triceps to extend the elbow.

Pepper · 01-01-2004, 08:18 PM

I do decline dumbells with no spotter. It gets interesting with heavier DBs but it can be done. Really the only problem is getting "into" the declining bench and getting your legs in the proper place while holding the weights.

I use one of those aerobics steps to help me.

The rest is not too bad, the weights are close to the floor when you are done, so dropping them is no big deal.

JerseyDevil · 01-02-2004, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mudge
Where you touch down on the chest on a decline also allows for shorter travel, which is also part of bench technique and even genetics.

I think this is the main reason one can use more weight on the decline, you don't bring the bar down as far.

Quote:

I never use less than 3 plates on the decline

**Mudge** · 01-02-2004, 08:29 AM

Thats what I meant by genetics, luck of the draw in pushing distance

I'd agree that is probably a good part of the reason, wether 50% or who knows.

01-01-2004, 08:13 PM	#31
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,376	Because your shoulder is being adducted and moving through horizontal flexion (relying on the anterior delt) at the same time. Your pecs and your shoudlers are working synergistically to move the weight as well as your triceps to extend the elbow.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

01-01-2004, 08:18 PM	#32
Pepper Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,539	I do decline dumbells with no spotter. It gets interesting with heavier DBs but it can be done. Really the only problem is getting "into" the declining bench and getting your legs in the proper place while holding the weights. I use one of those aerobics steps to help me. The rest is not too bad, the weights are close to the floor when you are done, so dropping them is no big deal.
	My Carb Cycling Progress - you can't hide from the numbers.

01-02-2004, 08:29 AM	#34
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	Thats what I meant by genetics, luck of the draw in pushing distance I'd agree that is probably a good part of the reason, wether 50% or who knows.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode