incline?

[jimmy_rules]

i can't afford a bench atm so i just make do with a table on the end of my bed (dont laugh)
so my question is am i missing out on much by not being able to do the incline bench press?

[ash_davies1988]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

i can't afford a bench atm so i just make do with a table on the end of my bed (dont laugh)
so my question is am i missing out on much by not being able to do the incline bench press?

Yes and no.

Yes in the sense that you are missing the benefits of being able to hit the muscles from different directions.

No in the sense that in the short term you can make do without untill you can afford a bench.

Try this link for help with exercises, loads of help if you unsure about choosing exercises or need help making up a workout. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm

[POWERJIM]

Can you take the legs off the table and rest it at an angle? that might be an idea.

[howardalex]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

i can't afford a bench atm so i just make do with a table on the end of my bed (dont laugh)
so my question is am i missing out on much by not being able to do the incline bench press?

have you looked in the loot? loads of cheap weight lifting equipment knocking around 'cos people say they'll do it and never stick...

[BiggerGuns=LongerDrives]

Well how much weight are you able to press with this get up of yours?

If it's not more than your own body weight or even close to it, I'd sat fvck it!
Toss it out for old school push ups....You will get much more of an effective workout with push ups over what you got.

Also you can put your feet up on a chair to vary the position.

Just my opinion buddy

[POWERJIM]

Yeah good point old school push ups rule for noobs, i could do 100 push ups in under a min when i started out, fvck doing that now.

[Papasmurf]

push ups are VERY underrated.... try explosive pushups, with the goal being to explode as far off the ground as you can, also known to some as "clap" pushups, if your are looking for something a little different as well.

[travis8798]

You are not going to be missing out on that much. Yes, its definitel nice to have an incline bench available, but not "necessary". Just stick to a SAFE, regular old, flat bench for bench press.

[jimmy_rules]

Thanks for the replies guys
I can bench 135 atm and i weigh 155 so ill probably stick to what I'm doing now and throw in some clap push ups - they seem more intense.

[sickman99]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

Thanks for the replies guys
I can bench 135 atm and i weigh 155 so ill probably stick to what I'm doing now and throw in some clap push ups - they seem more intense.

the clap push ups ur talking about is a form of plyometrics

[jimmy_rules]

Originally Posted by sickman99

the clap push ups ur talking about is a form of plyometrics

im kinda new so i dont have a clue what that means...care to explain

[narcsarge]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

im kinda new so i dont have a clue what that means...care to explain

dictionary.com

Originally Posted by dictionary.com

Main Entry: plyometrics
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: a type of exercise using explosive movements to develop muscular power, esp. bounding, hopping, and jumping

[jimmy_rules]

anyone got any suggestions of the amount of sets and reps to do with the clap push ups
should i do 3 sets of 8 or do more reps

[narcsarge]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

anyone got any suggestions of the amount of sets and reps to do with the clap push ups
should i do 3 sets of 8 or do more reps

3 sets to failure. My opinion only but all Bodyweight exercises should be done to failure for each set unless you are just warming up a muscle group.

[jimmy_rules]

Originally Posted by narcsarge

3 sets to failure. My opinion only but all Bodyweight exercises should be done to failure for each set unless you are just warming up a muscle group.

really, well what about chin ups cos i use a 20 pound hanging weight and i just do 3 sets of 8. Do you think i should do them to failure?

[narcsarge]

Originally Posted by jimmy_rules

really, well what about chin ups cos i use a 20 pound hanging weight and i just do 3 sets of 8. Do you think i should do them to failure?

Definitly. Try to get 3 sets of 10. If you can do that, add more weight. I do

1 set with 25 to failure (10 or so)
1 set w/ 10lbs to failure (8 or so)
1 set bodyweight to failure

[jimmy_rules]

ok ill give it a go
thanks for the quick replies too, much appreciated

[narcsarge]

It's what I do! Let us know how it goes!

[jimmy_rules]

will do
you'll have to wait til friday though, thats my back day