Reply With QuoteLook on t-mag.com I'm on dial up right now, so I can't get it for you. It's powerlifting form, it's "cheating" if you are going for mass because it lowers the ROM.
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08-20-2005, 01:02 PM #1Functional Lifting = Life
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Bench technique
Since I got my sawhorses, I decided to try BB benching. I tried it today after deadlifting and I seem very weak (I maxed out on deadlifts so that could've been it) and I want to make sure my form is correct. I've already read about it, and I've read that you should arch your back and try to use your whole body to help with the lift. This makes sense since you'll be using your most powerful muscles to assist you. However, one article claims that this is 'cheating.' Does someone have an article to the real right way of doing the bench press? I've seen the picture in Mudge's signature, but I want an actual written guide and many of them seem to disagree on what is proper technique and what is not, and I for one don't want to get injured any time soon. Here is the article that claims arching is cheating. http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Weigh...ench_press.htm
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08-20-2005, 01:54 PM #3Functional Lifting = Life
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I found the 600 bench article, that's the one I was looking for. I just couldn't remember for the life of me where I got it. Thanks.
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And the 600 bench article was written by, a powerlifter so you are going to get a powerlifters viewpoint.
Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu
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08-20-2005, 02:47 PM #5Functional Lifting = Life
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As long as following that technique means staying free of injury, then it's good enough for me. What's the difference between how a powerlifter would do it and how other lifters would? I'm sure the powerlifter would want the least distance to travel, etc.
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08-20-2005, 02:52 PM #6Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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Yep, like you said. Reduced distance traveled means less work performed.
I was stuck at 265 maxing out bodybuilder style, and it would put my shoulders in pain frequently. Since the switch I dont hardly ever do a bodybuilder style press any longer. I dont see that my chest has suffered at all.Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu
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I never arch my back, it is something I never did or learned.. Maybe I could do more then what I can now.
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