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Proper bench press technique
ShaunaMcMac
Posts: 160 Member
I'm going to be attempting the bench press first time tomorrow with a spotter. I looked online for a good form guide and found 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=33mjoyc5JbE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D33mjoyc5JbE
Does the instruction here look good? Anything he's saying you wouldn't recommend, anything you'd add?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=33mjoyc5JbE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D33mjoyc5JbEDoes the instruction here look good? Anything he's saying you wouldn't recommend, anything you'd add?
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I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act cool
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0 0 -
Can't look at YouTube because at work.
But check out this:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/benching-with-the-pecs.html
ETA: Dammit...how do you hyperlink??0 -
Some points are correct, others are a matter of personal preference.
This is the technique I prefer: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/bench-press-technique.html0 -
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I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
Haha, I know, but it was the vid that seemed to break things down the most.
Thanks guys, I'll check those out.0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
She is one of my heroes..132lb and has benched 331lb.0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
She is one of my heroes..132lb and has benched 331lb.
Hell, mine too!0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
She is one of my heroes..132lb and has benched 331lb.
Hell, mine too!
I liked this one, thanks. The whole "leg drive" thing is hard for me as I have really short legs and the bench at my gym is probably an inch or so too high. I can put my foot flat but I can't really "dig my heels in"0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
She is one of my heroes..132lb and has benched 331lb.
Hell, mine too!
I liked this one, thanks. The whole "leg drive" thing is hard for me as I have really short legs and the bench at my gym is probably an inch or so too high. I can put my foot flat but I can't really "dig my heels in"
Throw a couple of plates on the ground for your feet.
I don't know who they had in mind when they made my bench but I can't put my feet flat on the floor when I'm benching and I'm 6'4". I put a 45lb bumper plate on either side of the bench for my feet and it works just fine.
Leg drive makes a sh1tload of difference.0 -
I liked this one, thanks. The whole "leg drive" thing is hard for me as I have really short legs and the bench at my gym is probably an inch or so too high. I can put my foot flat but I can't really "dig my heels in"
Throw a couple of plates on the ground for your feet.
I don't know who they had in mind when they made my bench but I can't put my feet flat on the floor when I'm benching and I'm 6'4". I put a 45lb bumper plate on either side of the bench for my feet and it works just fine.
Leg drive makes a sh1tload of difference.
I am 5'4" with proportionately short legs, and recently I put two plates down instead of one. OMG what a huge difference that made for me!0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
She is one of my heroes..132lb and has benched 331lb.
WHAT??? I'm having trouble benching 70 lbs, can't even imagine benching that much. Maybe in my next life! Lol0 -
I don't think there was anything wrong with what he was saying other than that he annoyed the crap out of me so I only watched up until he started doing the exercise.
She does a good job and doesn't yell and try to act coolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34XRmd3a8_0
This is really helpful! I am doing everything she said except driving with my legs though they are flat on the ground. Sometimes when my husband is pushing really hard, his feet come OFF THE GROUND! I have no idea what he is doing, but it is definitely not driving with his legs or arching his back, so I am hoping that this video will help him. Thanks!0 -
Some points are correct, others are a matter of personal preference.
This is the technique I prefer: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/training/bench-press-technique.html
This writeup was helpful as well. Thank you!0 -
I had a good experience with the Dave Tate - So you think you can bench? series:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHx1gYTA-Rw
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-WgUJbtiLY
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHG8PFBBCnc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgb-TDul0kc
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otHqDLBi1VE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj4qt3mCcDQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LaYf4KrC1E
From the original video, the only gripe I'd have is thumb placement wrapping around the bar. I've seen some people who prefer the no-thumb method over a full wrap with the thumb, but I've never seen someone who wraps their thumb around the bar in a "fail video" where the bar slips out of their grip and bounces off their chest.0 -
I liked this one, thanks. The whole "leg drive" thing is hard for me as I have really short legs and the bench at my gym is probably an inch or so too high. I can put my foot flat but I can't really "dig my heels in"
Throw a couple of plates on the ground for your feet.
I don't know who they had in mind when they made my bench but I can't put my feet flat on the floor when I'm benching and I'm 6'4". I put a 45lb bumper plate on either side of the bench for my feet and it works just fine.
Leg drive makes a sh1tload of difference.
I am 5'4" with proportionately short legs, and recently I put two plates down instead of one. OMG what a huge difference that made for me!
THANKS! I'll definitely have to try that. I'm only 5'0" and I could be wrong but I believe my legs are proportionally short as well.
And @sjohnny I can't even imagine a bench where someone your height couldn't reach the floor...WOW, I probably couldn't reach to SIT on that one.0
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