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Topic "Benchpress" was discussed 4,908 times on 296 sites in last 3 months
Started 6 days, 1 hour ago (2009-11-08 18:47:00)
by hockey1234
Today doing the benchpress at home, I realized that I am leaning more on my right arm to push the bar up. I try to use my left arm more, but I still feel like I'm using right. Any reason for this? Thank you,
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-05 13:25:00)
by addicted2myfast
im looking for some advice on how i can get my benchpress numbers up. its seems like i have been pretty stagnant with my press, while everything else seems to be going up (weight wise). im not sure why, i just cant seem to get my bench weight up, maybe its confidence. anyways, what can i do to help in this department? any help is appreciated, TIA
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-05 12:25:00)
by addicted2myfast
im looking for some advice on how i can get my benchpress numbers up. its seems like i have been pretty stagnant with my press, while everything else seems to be going up (weight wise). im not sure why, i just cant seem to get my bench weight up, maybe its confidence. anyways, what can i do to help in this department? any help is appreciated, TIA
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-03 05:58:00)
by CarolAnn1
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Started 3 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-10-19 17:15:00)
by Tiger_Uppercut
As topic says. I'm a beginner with weight lifting and currently bench without a spotter. Right now I do 3 sets of 5 reps. I've had times where my muscles have failed me, so I rely on the lowest rack (the benchpress benches at 24 hour fitness have 2 racks, the normal one and one much lower). with that being said, should i just switch to Dumb-bell benchpress and do 3x5?
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-11 15:08:00)
by pummel
On tuesday at school we'll be having a benchpress comp, what is the best way to prepare for this? what to eat before-hand etc. I worked my chest and tri's hard today.
Started 3 days, 7 hours ago (2009-11-11 12:58:00)
by petesell
just curious if there's a formula. i still do lots of push ups - 30 at a time is easy to me but i'm thinking of getting a bench & working out w/weight again now that both my kids are in school. wondering if i should bother w/bench presses or just do hundreds of push ups? other than getting bigger, what are the physical benefits of benches w/high resistance over dozens of push ups?
Started 3 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-11 13:58:00)
by petesell
just curious if there's a formula. i still do lots of push ups - 30 at a time is easy to me but i'm thinking of getting a bench & working out w/weight again now that both my kids are in school. wondering if i should bother w/bench presses or just do hundreds of push ups? other than getting bigger, what are the physical benefits of benches w/high resistance over dozens of push ups?
Started 4 days, 23 hours ago (2009-11-09 20:22:00)
by DeeLuZn
Can someone be so kind to help me please? Ive looked on so many sights and searched on y/a for a workout routine that i can stick with. I only have Dumbells and a bench press. Ive changed my routines so many times it isn't funny. I keep finding myself wanting to workout mon - Chest/Biceps/Triceps Wed - Legs and Friday Shoulders/back with cardio on the off days. Then i read to do chest/triceps/...
Started 5 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-09 13:11:00)
by henrycole
So i warmed up with: 95lbs x5 115lbs x4 135lbs x3 Then i did: 150lbs x5 150lbs x5 150lbs x4 (fffffuuu look like i should have had rested 1 or 2min more just in case) I came back later with: 155lbs x5 Then later again: 160lbs x4 What should i do to be more effective?
Started 3 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-11 16:50:00)
by new_arnie
hi, I've always wondered about the "work on your weakpoints" thing. how do you know what those are? take benchpress for example: sure if you miss a bench at the very top or the very bottom it seems to be easy to assess. what if you miss somewhere in between though? could anyone of you more experienced guys possibly tell me what the weak link is by looking at my stats of various ...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-07 14:49:00)
by HAL 9000
I Have a Weider Pro 9925 Home Gym. It has the attachments for benchpress, pec deck, leg press, lat pull, curl bar and many other exercises. It is in great condition because it has been barely used. It has all the original weights. Price is $300 OBO. Call 817-498-4373 for more details and pictures. I can text pictures to your cell phone so please include your cell number. You will need a truck ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-05 21:08:00)
by Cimmeriandoug
Like for the deadlift, benchpress etc... how long a rest should you take when you are doing max 1rm lifts? I have tried a couple of days and I couldnt do it again so what is the normal waiting time?
Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-09 08:26:00)
by inq
My small, in the middle of nowhere college has an equally crappy gym. There are no barbell/benchpress bars. There is a single EZ curl bar that I use for wide-grip deadlifts, but I feel it screws up my form because there is less gripping and the bar "rolls" when I lift due to the construction of the bar. Any thoughts or tips?
Started 5 days, 3 hours ago (2009-11-09 16:48:00)
by nisnklr
I should rephrase, as I see the sh!tstorm brewing. HE shouldn't be doing board presses, I agree with that. I just wanted to point out that they can "help" you, even if you don't bench 4x's your body weight. I think sometimes there are things that could help us that are dismissed due to the fact that we are not all power lifters. That's all I was trying to say. Hope that clears the air. OP...
Started 5 days, 4 hours ago (2009-11-09 15:48:00)
by nisnklr
I should rephrase, as I see the sh!tstorm brewing. HE shouldn't be doing board presses, I agree with that. I just wanted to point out that they can "help" you, even if you don't bench 4x's your body weight. I think sometimes there are things that could help us that are dismissed due to the fact that we are not all power lifters. That's all I was trying to say. Hope that clears the air. OP...
