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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 269 |
There were these idiots at the gym tonight benching 225 for reps......the only problem is that they were only going half way down and then up.....what the f@$k is up with that!!!!!!!!!! ------------------     | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 198 |
That's the way you win informal contests. Most guys are a little more subtle and just boink it real hard off their chest. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 567 |
I see that everyday at my gym. | ||
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Cool Novice 
Posts: 22 |
Doing partials with 225, they were probably just trying to get a good squeeze. I do the same thing when I go down to 275 for 10 or 12 | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 226 |
Anyone I only bench to parallel, I don't go all the way down. Ever since I have started this I have gotten a lot more development in my chest. It is also a lot easier on the shoulders since I have had a couple shoulder injuries. Peace | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 269 |
so maybe I'm just missing something....I just thought that a full range of motion was best....like squats, go all the way down not just a quarter of the way. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 208 |
Parallel? Helping with a bad chest? Can anyone elaborate please? I need to work on my chest more, but have had some shoulder issues. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 143 |
I think it depends on your circumstances. I know guys who have had shoulder injuries and doing full range bench can inflame things. I am a pitcher and a quarterback, and during the season I do light weight full range, but when I need a good tear on my chest, I go half way or 90 degrees with a good heavy weight. I do this to just protect and not overstress the rotator cuff. But then again I know what you are talking about. I have seen kids who think they are benching 180 pounds but only doing it 90 degrees. I then tell them to do 150 to their chest and they can't. It all depends on the conditions. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 103 |
When I do flat benchpress I only go down half way. If I was to put the bar to my chest I'd irratate the tendons in my pec, shoulder and tricep. I'm rolling the dice every time I use the flat bench. Now I just switched to dumbbells all together. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 226 |
There is a difference between us knowing what we are doing and some punks thinking they are throwing a lot of weight around. Actually, benching all the way down to your chest isn't really good at all for your shoulders. I have even come across some information lately that says unless you are into powerlifting, you shouldn't go much farther down than parallel when doing bench press. When we bench we want to work our chest and this does it a lot better. Give it a shot sometime. Peace | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 258 |
I have superstars like that all day at my gym. The biggest one is this guy who put 275 on the bar and barely reaches parallel. Like others have said, alot of it depends on your personal circumstances. If you have a problem with the shoulder joint, then maybe parallel will be ideal for you. Arm length also plays an important role- my buddy who has short arms has to touch his chest with the bar or he says he can't feel anything. For someone with longer arms such as myself, I find that touching my chest with the bar places my shoulders in a comprimising position, so instead, I'll bring the bar down to about 3 inches above my chest. I personally never sacrifice range of motion for weight, but again, it's all about what works for you. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 45 |
I'm w/ bigpun, since I have longer arms it puts a lot of stress on my shoulders. When I do bench, I'll come an inch or two above my chest, and that's actually a little past parallel. Doing it this way slow and keeping good form, has worked better for me than touching my chest ever did. You don't get to bounce it at all and the total amount of weight is on your arms at all times. | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 26 |
It's certainly true that some guys might be doin an exercise a certain way because they are ignorant jackasses, and others could do the same for a very good reason. I have no shoulder probs and do full range of motion. But I KNOW that a partial would be harder. I finally got some decent weight when I realized I can just let the weight down (but not bounce off the chest), then concentrate on shoving it back up. Slow mo, controlling on the way down, and stopping before the bar touches your chest--that MUST be tougher. I will have to try it soon! BB | ||
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Novice 
Posts: 9 |
Man, that shit is always going on at my gym. And don't you love it when they are screaming their ass off and jump up acting real proud that they just lifted 225 barely 5 times! Hey everybody gotta start somewhere but give me a break! The best was 2 months ago there were 2 guys benching at my gym, I'd say they were both 20-21, maybe 180 lbs at best but the best part was the shirts they were wearing....300 LB BENCH CLUB on the front and back! Screaming and yelling at each other, arching their backs, and really making asses of themselves. They both tried 315 but neither could get it despite the other guy spotting them practically deadlifting the bar! I wonder what they thought when they say me rep out 315 7 times and end with 475 twice! I just couldn't resist cause I was supposed to do back that day...I don't think they will be wearing those shirts anytime soon! ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 59 |
DR. Jay...I live in Atlanta, where in Atlanta do you train? Funny story. | ||
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Novice
Posts: 9 |
quote: I work out at the Golds in Norcross. How bout you? ------------------ | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 35 |
Negatives are the key for me | ||
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Cool Novice
Posts: 47 |
good post.i have long arms and bench so the bar touches my chest but not so it bounces.the next day my shoulders are more sore than when i do shoulder workout.i`m going to try to go paralleland see how i get on thanks bro`s | ||
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Novice
Posts: 10 |
DR jay + Ryanh I'm in atlanta too IMJACKED ------------------ |
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posted March 22, 2001 12:26 AM
