Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McInroy

[AndrewMcInroy]

For my range of motion (ROM), I bring the weight down until the back of my arm is parallel with the floor and this still hits the chest well and I get a massive pump. As you can see from the picture, this range of motion does produce good results for me and my chest, when flexed, does look okay. The reason I cannot go deeper than this on my dumbbell bench is due to shoulder impingement. Jason Huh, who is a professional bodybuilder, uses a limited ROM on his lifts as he believes this creates more stress on the muscle due to constant tension and I like to apply this theory to my dumbbell bench. Now for those who still are going to hate on me, let’s see you do the same lift, POUND FOR POUND and with the same form.

 

[Dial_tone]

I did not watch the video. I am a bodybuilder so the results are more important than the weight. the fact is I would rather use less weight with full range than risk injury on an ego lift.

I'm sure it is a good lift though.

 

[AndrewMcInroy]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

I did not watch the video. I am a bodybuilder so the results are more important than the weight. the fact is I would rather use less weight with full range than risk injury on an ego lift.

I'm sure it is a good lift though.

Thank your for comment. I can tell you are wiser than most.

 

[moya]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

i cant see the vid here at work, ill comment on that later...
but i agree with dial tone, it would make more sense to lower the ammount a bit and use the full ROM...
out of curiosity, what is your barbell 1rm?...

 

[joeblow12345]

I watched it and your ROM is only half way down. Im guessing you dont care,but your missing out as a full range press would give you more time under tension and a bigger chest. Your legs are also in need of some deep squats. If you put more mass on your legs your upperbody would be bigger.

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[Buildingup24]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

If you go down another 1.5-2 inches, itd be great ROM. If you're worried about your shoulder, tried Neutral Grip Presses--its a John Meadows thing and it works really well. I swtiched DB incline from standard grip to neutral grip, less shoulder, more chest AND less shoulder strain.

 

[moya]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

ok, now having watched it......
your ROM is decent but to claim the lift it needs to touch your chest, at least in the one sport where they do bench presses, that is one of the criteria... but if it works for your goal thats fine.

my first place to look to explain your shoulder impingement is that your setup looks inefficient... your back appears flat and your feet are flailing on the ground... try and find more stability, especially in your upper back... its harder for me to critique your form here because 99,99% of my time is under a bar...

 

[AndrewMcInroy]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

i cant see the vid here at work, ill comment on that later...
but i agree with dial tone, it would make more sense to lower the ammount a bit and use the full ROM...
out of curiosity, what is your barbell 1rm?...

I seriously can't go lower lol. And I don't barbell bench

 

[AndrewMcInroy]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

I watched it and your ROM is only half way down. Im guessing you dont care,but your missing out as a full range press would give you more time under tension and a bigger chest. Your legs are also in need of some deep squats. If you put more mass on your legs your upperbody would be bigger.

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Thanks man appreciate it. You can see my legs in this video... they are actually quite well developed. However I don't really work my calves so that makes them look small when I have shorts on. And yes I'm the worst poser of all time lol

If you go down another 1.5-2 inches, itd be great ROM. If you're worried about your shoulder, tried Neutral Grip Presses--its a John Meadows thing and it works really well. I swtiched DB incline from standard grip to neutral grip, less shoulder, more chest AND less shoulder strain.

K man thanks will try this

ok, now having watched it......
your ROM is decent but to claim the lift it needs to touch your chest, at least in the one sport where they do bench presses, that is one of the criteria... but if it works for your goal thats fine.

my first place to look to explain your shoulder impingement is that your setup looks inefficient... your back appears flat and your feet are flailing on the ground... try and find more stability, especially in your upper back... its harder for me to critique your form here because 99,99% of my time is under a bar...

Yeah I hear ya. Thanks for your response

 

[moya]

Re: Video: 100 lb dumbbells bench press x 11 reps at 157 lb bodyweight. - Andrew McIn

I seriously can't go lower lol. And I don't barbell bench

is there a reason you dont barbell bench?
im really thinking with a setup adjustment you could not only get a tiny bit deeper, but also bring your chest up higher...
is your lower lumbar area flat on the bench?
its such a crappy angle to critique honestly...