Recent content by WelcomeToTheMachine

nice! First of all Dom, great description! I tried this out, and now understand how it'll help. Basically any EXTRA force pushing down (your legs) will help push UP more weight (just like in physics) because your body is in equilibrium and applies an equal force (weight going up). Alright...

hmm.... Well, luckily I have a bench right next to my computer, and tried this out. I brought it down lower on my chest (to sternum), and noticed how much easier it is to keep the elbows in. What I don't understand is how to incorporate "leg drive". Is this simply pushing the legs down...

My grip and stuff Ok, thanks for the replies so far. If the bar is like this... O||| ||||||------||||------|||||||| |||O Where | is the grippy part, mine is about two inches out from the -------- on each side. (23" apart) The bar touches down about 1 inch below the nipples. My theory is...

background info Oh yes, since I'm new I'll give some background info! Name - Steve Weight - 200lb Age - 19 (Sophmore @ UCONN - computer engineering major) Time training - Probably about 5 months Height - 6'1" Max Deadlift - 425 Max Squat - 405? Max Bench - 320 I'm not that big physically, but...

I've been working out for about 5.5 months now, basically doing bodybuilding workouts (4 days, one body part a week). I started a westside-type routine this week, and worked up to a max single on bench yesterday. 315 went up, but 325 stalled about 4-5" off my chest, after VERY SLIGHT help, the...