TTT Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 if bench is weak... do more bench. also for every push movement, do 2 pull movements. does not work for wanking Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696487 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangune Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 if bench is weak... do more bench. also for every push movement, do 2 pull movements. does not work for wanking Thanks for that, Yer i hear that you should counter the pushing. Face pulls are a good one apparently Bench is a little on low side compared to squat (assuming thats below parallel in a rack). Just hit it more often with lower reps and eat. Elbows shouldnt flare out, keep them tucked in. Yer thats what i didnt check when doing it, was alone also. Will have to get someone to look at me when there next. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightsixboy Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Bench is a little on low side compared to squat (assuming thats below parallel in a rack). Just hit it more often with lower reps and eat. Elbows shouldnt flare out, keep them tucked in. Elbows tucked in for bench? Ideally you want somewhere in between, tucking them in to far uses your tri's to much and is more a power lifting movement then one for building muscle. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I don't even care where my elbows are, unless I have an injury. Your body will have it's own form, different to everyone else's. Tucked in or not, whatever, none of that will stop you from getting strong in bench. What do your sets and reps normally consist of for bench and how often a week do you do it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks for that, Yer i hear that you should counter the pushing. Face pulls are a good one apparently Just stick to BB rows. I find Pendlay Rows forces me to use good form. Chins are also good. Always start each rep by pulling the shoulder blades back first. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Boi Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Elbows tucked in for bench? Ideally you want somewhere in between, tucking them in to far uses your tri's to much and is more a power lifting movement then one for building muscle. I generalised my comment too much. By tucked in I don't mean 90 degress to your body or close to your body, somewhere in between like you said, I use about 45 deg. herpa derp on my behalf. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitcho_7 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm the opposite to you, my bench is almost as good as my squat which is appalling. I just gotta squat a lot more Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6696622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I just gotta squat a lot more Everyone does Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6697458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Squats and deadlifts are almost solely responsible for the improvements in my 3km run times. Hallelujah! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6697561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Jealous at all you runners & squatters... Smashed out my traps today, awesomeness. And going to work on those Bird's-fingers; might take a while tho! Nap time now, then study Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6697943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Woodchops Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6697985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksky34 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 imma get on those woodchops too. heard someone squeeze out a fairly loud fart while trying to do a pull up at the gym last night. i smirked and left. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698093 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightsixboy Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I generalised my comment too much. By tucked in I don't mean 90 degress to your body or close to your body, somewhere in between like you said, I use about 45 deg. herpa derp on my behalf. I can't do bench with a barbell anymore, hurts my shoulders for some reason, have to use dumbells instead, sucks having stronger shoulders then my chest, makes it hard to hit chest correctly Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 how did you come to the conclusion that sore shoulder while benching with barbell = stronger shoulders? The shoulder is a pretty complex joint/socket. Lots of shit can go wrong with it and/or smaller muscles be left behind when other parts get stronger. How strong are you with good form bent over barbell rows? How is your shoulder mobility? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Pretty common issue with the bench/bro-press . I keep away from trying to bench heavy until my shoulders, back and triceps are ready for it. As TTT said the shoulder mobility is a killer. If you have built the muscles for a strong shoulder girdle your bench will be stronger than without. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 You should also include squats to improve your bench press. ............................................ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Lol ^ so true. Yes, I don't go heavy for bench (do it at home to avoid embarrassment), but do Matrix 5 sets of 5x5x5x5 Woodchops! I want birds' fingers in me!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birds Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Yeah about that... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangles Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 A fella can dream can't he?? it'll take a few years, but you'll (they'll) come round..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitcho_7 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I want birds' fingers in me!!!! You sir, have a problem... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/200767-gym-and-supplement-discussion/page/268/#findComment-6698462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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