incorporating cambered bar

[DOM]

Who has used one for benching? And how did you incorporate it into your training? ME exercise? Accessory exercise? Or any different routine would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[t3c]

bump for this guy i have a cambered bar on its way, and i'm also interested

 

[Jagermeister]

I have done 2 and 3 board presses with a cambered bar. I like to use chains when using a chambered to take some stress off the bottom of the lift. I work up to a 1rm with chains, or a 3-5 rep max when using raw weight.

you can also use it for accessory work, like: JM press, extensions, or high rep bench press.

 

[t3c]

hmm sounds good, but whats the point of using it for board presses? wouldn't a 2 board press with a cambered bar be the same as a regular benchpress?

 

[Jagermeister]

a 2board is 4" thick, and the bar has a 4" camber, but
a 1board is 2" thick, so that mean you are benching 2"!!! below your normal bench range

so either you make a custom board that is 3 3/4" thick or use a 2 board

the whole purpose of that bar is to use it for board press's to build strength off the chest, but it can be use for excessory work like the SS bar.

Jager

 

[Vulgar_Display_Of_Power]

Used ours for Gm's once. Wasnt real impressed with that exercise, but might try it to break things up a little.