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I'm going to a bench press seminar tomorrow hosted by Nathan Baxter at my new powerlifting gym. Very excited, but also not sure what to expect. I'm hoping to learn some tips and tricks; possibly readjust my technique as I have issues with keeping my knuckles pointing to the ceiling, and get back to my pb anyway! :)

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Which gym?

I wouldn't worry about where your knuckles are pointing, as long as your not having wrist pain it should be fine... if your worried just grab a set of wrist wraps and bench in those... they'll keep your hands from bending back too far

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just realised your post was old. how was the seminar?

Hey Nick, it was amazing. Nathan Baxter is a huge wealth of knowledge and quite funny!

He pointed out my bench grip is too close together and I'm using a lot of my triceps. At first, the wide grip felt horrible and I couldn't bench 40kg without help from my spotter. However; after a few goes I was easily benching 42kg for reps. He also gave me some great tips about crushing the bar on the way down, and focusing on keeping the pinky finger tight!

I got the most of the deadlift tips and tricks though. An important technique he taught us was breathing in and pushing out your stomach before lifting. I don't have much of a stomach to push out, so he suggested I use a belt. I'm also having my knees too far forward in my setup; hence all my knee bruises. He suggested when I set up to keep my legs straight as I bend down to touch the bar; only once I have touched the bar with my hands should I bend my knees. He had some great cues, which I think will be beneficial to me once I'm used to them. Deadlifted a pb of 102kg at the seminar anyway :)

I have now joined Dungeon Powerlifting in Bunbury, WA. I have my run through and programming session with the strength coach tomorrow. Hopefully you will be seeing bigger numbers out of me soon!

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its amazing how much difference a proper set up from the top down can help your deadlift. I still need a fair bit of work on my technique which is why im going to join PTC canberra in january. Hopefully all 3 of my lifts benefit a bit.

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PTC don't do speed/dynamic days

All good Mitch, just means your getting nice and tight and using leg drive. As you get stronger you'll be able to press the same amount and keep your ass down.

Also squat more = bigger ass... harder to get it off the bench! haha

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Markos is probably just really busy with all the GPC comps that have been going on around the place recently. I think he might even be coming to canberra for the novice push pull comp sherro is having this weekend.

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