should i bench if my lats are sore?

[audiophyle]

The gym was closed on forth of july so i had to improvise. I went to my shed and did pullups on the rafters and told myself i wasnt leaving until i did 50. well it took me about 45 minutes and my lats, not to mention the rest of my back is still hurting today, 3 days later so should i still try to bench press today? Or should i wait until my back feels better and i can get a good workout?

 

[SofaGeorge]

Why would sore lats affect your bench?

 

[louden_swain]

You can go ahead and train.

My training routine is designed where I train half the body in one day. . this helps eliminate these types of problems.

Here is what I follow:

Day 1 - Chest, Delts, Triceps, and Back

Day 2 - OFF

Day 3 - Biceps, Forearms, Calves, Quads, and Hams

Day 4 OFF

Day 5 Repeat Cycle

This is a low volume program and is instrumental in building strength and size.

 

[FatRat]

I wouldnt like to train flat or decline bench with very sore lats, but a bit of stiffness would be ok. If you think it will effect you, why not do mainly incline moves which takes the pressure off of the lats a little...

 

[jerkbox]

yeah, I would

 

[audiophyle]

Why would sore lats affect your bench?

I'm not sure, i've never tried benching with sore lats but i thought they played a major role in pushing the weight up. am i mistaken?

 

[PolishHammer1977]

I wouyld say it depends on which way you bench. pl or bb style?

 

[WarriorPL]

Don't let sore lats stop you...