where should i bring the bar to

CRASHMAN · 06-06-2002, 06:40 PM

when i'm doing bench i usally bring the bar down pretty high on my chest but heard it causes shoulder problems and i've been having some shoulder problems too so i was wondering what part of my chest i bring it to

Scotty the Body · 06-06-2002, 06:50 PM

Right at or just below nipple level.

Shmoo · 06-06-2002, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scotty the Body
Right at or just below nipple level.

Robboe · 06-06-2002, 06:57 PM

I push and lower the bar right over.

CRASHMAN · 06-06-2002, 07:00 PM

WTF! way down there!! i'm like a good 6 inches away from there

TriZZle305 · 06-06-2002, 08:01 PM

woah 6 inches above your nipple? lol your a a good lil bit off then... where does the bar touch your collar bone/neck?

CRASHMAN · 06-06-2002, 08:33 PM

little below that it just felt right so i brought it there but it's cossin problems so i guess it isn't

walken1 · 06-06-2002, 09:37 PM

I have always brought the bar down to the upper part of the chest.....It could be why I go through periods where I have rotator cuff problems.

CRASHMAN · 06-06-2002, 09:47 PM

thats the exzact same problems i'm havin bro.... or was

**Mudge** · 06-07-2002, 03:15 AM

I actually go slightly higher than nipples on my chest, because if I go LOWER then it DOES bother my shoulders.

I have been a big user of dumbells because benching has caused me so much trouble with shoulders (old injuries), now I am able to bench again by watching the form that seems to fit my body best.

Enough people have reported (pros included) that the bench targets/favors certain bodyparts for them, that I think this is proof insertion points, bone geometry etc etc is not the same in everyone, and you have to find what is comfortable for you. I also however found that the rather wide grips I was fond of didn't make my shoulders happy either, so what seems to not aggrivate me was to bring in the grip a little (2" on each side about), and go nipple or just slightly above, especially when on the incline. I'm 6'2" FWIW...

CRASHMAN · 06-07-2002, 04:01 AM

k now how do i lay my back? i'm used to powerlifting with my back completely arched now should it be flat? or somethin? i'm goin to get some mass for the beach in july just want to know so i don't cause anymore problems

**Mudge** · 06-07-2002, 05:28 AM

I just lay flat on the bench like a dead fish, sometimes I cross my legs or put my feet on the bench. I have read somewhere though that some suggest slight arching of the back, even pressing the neck against the bench to help keep the back in correct position, hopefully someone with more experience will chime in on this one.

ponyboy · 06-07-2002, 07:01 AM

Arching the back and using the supporting muscles allows you to lift more, but is improper form. Powerlifters use it to get the maximum amount of muscular support for their lifts. Like was said before, if you put your feet up on the bench, it removes the ability to "cheat".

If you want a reall challenge that will smoke your chest, try it with your feet in the air, legs bent at 90 degrees! You need to have awesome control.

**gopro** · 06-07-2002, 08:22 AM

Check my reply in the thread..."pecks need help." I bumped it for ya! It will give you body positioning tips for pec hypertrophy!

06-06-2002, 06:40 PM	#1
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06-06-2002, 06:50 PM	#2
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06-07-2002, 03:15 AM	#10
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,056 Photos: 1	I actually go slightly higher than nipples on my chest, because if I go LOWER then it DOES bother my shoulders. I have been a big user of dumbells because benching has caused me so much trouble with shoulders (old injuries), now I am able to bench again by watching the form that seems to fit my body best. Enough people have reported (pros included) that the bench targets/favors certain bodyparts for them, that I think this is proof insertion points, bone geometry etc etc is not the same in everyone, and you have to find what is comfortable for you. I also however found that the rather wide grips I was fond of didn't make my shoulders happy either, so what seems to not aggrivate me was to bring in the grip a little (2" on each side about), and go nipple or just slightly above, especially when on the incline. I'm 6'2" FWIW...
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06-06-2002, 07:00 PM	#5
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	WTF! way down there!! i'm like a good 6 inches away from there

06-06-2002, 08:33 PM	#7
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	little below that it just felt right so i brought it there but it's cossin problems so i guess it isn't

06-06-2002, 09:37 PM	#8
walken1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28	I have always brought the bar down to the upper part of the chest.....It could be why I go through periods where I have rotator cuff problems.

06-06-2002, 09:47 PM	#9
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	thats the exzact same problems i'm havin bro.... or was

06-07-2002, 04:01 AM	#11
CRASHMAN SoCal. Stud Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: in a box on a corner near you Posts: 10,080 Photos: 2	k now how do i lay my back? i'm used to powerlifting with my back completely arched now should it be flat? or somethin? i'm goin to get some mass for the beach in july just want to know so i don't cause anymore problems

06-07-2002, 05:28 AM	#12
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 23,056 Photos: 1	I just lay flat on the bench like a dead fish, sometimes I cross my legs or put my feet on the bench. I have read somewhere though that some suggest slight arching of the back, even pressing the neck against the bench to help keep the back in correct position, hopefully someone with more experience will chime in on this one.
	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

06-07-2002, 07:01 AM	#13
ponyboy Training Trainer Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Running around somewhere Posts: 2,608 Photos: 1	Arching the back and using the supporting muscles allows you to lift more, but is improper form. Powerlifters use it to get the maximum amount of muscular support for their lifts. Like was said before, if you put your feet up on the bench, it removes the ability to "cheat". If you want a reall challenge that will smoke your chest, try it with your feet in the air, legs bent at 90 degrees! You need to have awesome control.

06-07-2002, 08:22 AM	#14
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