PL Bench vs BB Bench

[spatts]

A couple people have recently asked what I mean by the difference between a PL bench and a BB bench. Sassy, this alone could add huge numbers for your December 7th comp.

A BB has no leg drive, no tuck, out wide, etc...all designed to isolate the pecs. The PL bench involves very little pec. It descends to the sternum, and uses the tris/lats/shoulders to move it. Shoulder blades together, heels driving the upper body into the bench.

http://www.asylum-strength.com/videos/benchcompare.mpg

Notice, the grip doesn't change. "Wide" refers to the elbows.

 

[bignate73]

my new style.......

working wonders thus far, shoulders holding up like a champ.

 

[coolcolj]

I can honestly say I get way more leverage lowering the bar to mid chest, I use a fairly narrow grip as well. Thumbs 3 inches from inner rings