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This may be a dumb question, but what is the best location for the bar to touch your body, when bench pressing? Is it better to have it closer to the head, or to the stomach? (Assuming a relatively wide grip is used) My tris are prolly the weak point of m bench, if that makes a difference on...

Thanks for the input, everyone. I've read that article by Dave Tate. My bench press kinda stayed the same this week though, I'm upset. I was a lot stronger at nuetral db presses, though. Thanks C

I've been training 4 days a week, with a typical "bodybuilding" split. However, I'm interested in increasing my strength, and it seems like Dynamic/Speed Training is an important factor in doing this, from what I've been reading here, and in various other places. So, my question is, would it...

Thanks for the replies, everyone! My bench press fails at the bottom position. Regarding what I do for assistance exercises, I should prolly say that I'm not focused 100% on powerlifting. But I'm looking for any new ideas to increase my bench press. So I'm not doing any of the mentioned...

Thats what I had thought may have been my problem. However, I seem to be 'strong' at skull crushers, compared to my training partner. I'm very close to her at skull crushers, but she is a lot stronger than I at close grip bench press. Could it just be weak shoulders? Thanks! C

Am I the only person in the entire world who can wide grip overhand row (with good form) more than they can bench press? I imagine this means that I'm not using my lats effectively when I bench press? My weak bench press is driving me nuts. C

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Thanks so much for the reply! I’m not totally familiar with Westside methods, so could you please explain what the reverse band press is? I’m guessing it’s a reverse grip bench press, with rubber bands? I definitely feel I PRESS the bar out of the rack, instead of pulling it. My gym doesn’t...

I'm having trouble doing two things: 1). Using my lats when I bench. (I think I have relatively strong lats and traps, but my bench press is aweful) 2). Keeping my shoulders "behind the bar" when I deadlift. This seems impossible for me to do. Any tips would be great! Thanks!

I'll admit I've been following this thread, and would really like to see a picture. Where is it?

I get a great pump in my forearms if I train them BEFORE biceps. For some reason my bis really burn after too. I think it's worth a try, anyways.

Has anyone read the interview with Flex Wheeler in Musclemag? It just seems really unprofessional, mainly on the part of the interviewer. Like, he asks Flex about how many women he's been with, if he's had gay sex, and even stuff about Shawn Ray's pee-pee. Not to mention that Flex's wife is...

Thanks for the advice, guys. I did the push press today, and using the form that was suggested, I really increased my weight and reps! However, I still feel like I could be doing more, as in it's just a matter of form. Is it possible to use the legs too much on this lift? Any other tips on...

Can someone please tell me the proper way to do a push press? Or, are there any tricks for using a lot of weight? I feel like I can't get my legs tp help my shoulders as much as I should. Also, what about feet position, and width of grip? Thank you very much in advance!

Hi everyone, I am not too into powerlifting, but I would like to incorporate the push press into my shoulder routine. Actually, I tried it today, and I stunk at it. It seems like I can use just as much weight when I do a standing barbell press. Are there any tips that someone can offer me...