THERE ARE 2 WAYS TO BENCH
1.) Like a powerlifter = Arched back, feet planted underneath you, elbows tucked into sides, bar brought down to lower chest
2.) Like a bodybuilder = Back flat to the bench, no arch, feet on floor but not way underneath to help with the lift, elbows flared out, bar brought down to upper or middle chest
1.) Builds raw power and strength and bigger bench press #'s, but because other body parts involved (back, legs) some stress is taken off the chest, therefor CHEST ITSELF is not the sole work horse.
2.) Builds a bigger chest itself, but your press will be weaker in terms of #1 style.
I can see why people put their feet on the bench as it further isolates the chest..
I have seen some people use a combo style of both in attempt to get the best of both worlds...Not a bad idea. I myself use #2. I'm not power lifting, I just want a huge chest
Someone should post a video of each style
Last edited by BiggerGuns=LongerDrives; 02-16-2006 at 12:14 PM.
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