The FORM THREAD (questions about the exercises)

[iggy]

seated always.

 

[OMEGA]

correct!

 

[desmond]

2 quick questions:

(1) The DB incline bench angle - I have always used 30 degrees, but was wondering whether this should be 15.
(2) I asked this above, but this is just to consolidate the questions, is it OK to wear a weights belt when doing SM press

 

[access]

I'm not sure of the actual exact angle Des for DB presses I use but set the bench so that when I am lying back and look into the mirror I am just able to see myself. I would think this would have to be pretty close to 30 degrees. 15 seems like it might be getting to flat.

On the SM I can't see any reason why you couldn't wear a belt while doing these.

 

[weallhaveourday]

Cable Chest fly's ...... just want to check im doing it right., I see guys doing this all sorts of ways. The link is the way i do it.
Omega, whats the advantage of doing cable flys over dumbell flys?
Cable Chest Fly Workouts for Weightlifting & Bodybuilding | Expert Village Videos

 

[access]

That form looks good with the flys. The only thing I note is they have adjusted the axis point down to about shouldert level. I like it a little higher and also have a slight forward lean into the fly. This way you can really squeeze your pecs at the end of the movement but the range of motion they are using is very good.

Also with dumbell flys they are an equally good exercise for chest development but I know Omega likes to work in more of an incline dumbell fly/press movement into an overall chest program so this way you take advantage of both the dumbells and cables.

 

[weallhaveourday]

Cheers access... i usally have the axis point a bit higher but dropped it to shoulder height as in video thinking i was doing it wrong. I'll go back to the way u suggest.
As for fly/cable query... makes sence
Cheers

That form looks good with the flys. The only thing I note is they have adjusted the axis point down to about shouldert level. I like it a little higher and also have a slight forward lean into the fly. This way you can really squeeze your pecs at the end of the movement but the range of motion they are using is very good.

Also with dumbell flys they are an equally good exercise for chest development but I know Omega likes to work in more of an incline dumbell fly/press movement into an overall chest program so this way you take advantage of both the dumbells and cables.

 

[OMEGA]

YouTube - Bodybuilder Michael Lockett cable crossovers

perfect form for cable flys

will get to other Q's tommorrow

 

[OMEGA]

I'm not sure of the actual exact angle Des for DB presses I use but set the bench so that when I am lying back and look into the mirror I am just able to see myself. I would think this would have to be pretty close to 30 degrees. 15 seems like it might be getting to flat.
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PERFECT also keep the 30 degree forever, DO NOT try to get fancy one day and alter the angle do to the sheer forces being different then one is used to
if you decide to make the angle steeper or lower always start with light weight and build over the weeks till a new pattern is sustained and learned by the body

 

[OMEGA]

2 quick questions:

(1)\ is it OK to wear a weights belt when doing SM press

YES on all lifts you see fit except Stiff deads