Hi all,
TOTAL newbie here, I performed a search, but no luck.
I have a weight bench that was purchased awhile back (an Impex Competitor 760) and it feels like the supports that hold up the bar are too close together. They are close enough together that I cannot perform a grip on the bar so my upper arms are parallel with the floor (and at a 90 degree angle with my sides). Instead, when I grip the bar at the widest possible spot (right up against the supports) my elbows are pointed basically at a 45-55 degree angle from my sides.
My question is, is that improper form? Do I need a new bench? I read the Bench Press 1.0 post, very interesting, but didn't exactly answer this question.
Additionally, it appears that most Olympic benches I see pictured on websites seem to allow for a wider grip. Do all "standard" benches only allow for a more narrow grip?
Hope these questions are clear, and thanks in advance.
Max
TOTAL newbie here, I performed a search, but no luck.
I have a weight bench that was purchased awhile back (an Impex Competitor 760) and it feels like the supports that hold up the bar are too close together. They are close enough together that I cannot perform a grip on the bar so my upper arms are parallel with the floor (and at a 90 degree angle with my sides). Instead, when I grip the bar at the widest possible spot (right up against the supports) my elbows are pointed basically at a 45-55 degree angle from my sides.
My question is, is that improper form? Do I need a new bench? I read the Bench Press 1.0 post, very interesting, but didn't exactly answer this question.
Additionally, it appears that most Olympic benches I see pictured on websites seem to allow for a wider grip. Do all "standard" benches only allow for a more narrow grip?
Hope these questions are clear, and thanks in advance.
Max