how many of your long time body builders don't use bench press?

[kraze]

Maybe only for warming up... but other than that? Talking free weights here. I usually don't have anyone to spot me so I can't bench that much. If I go to the bench machines, then I can start adding some nice weight. BTW that's in addition to other chest work outs.

 

[louden_swain]

All I can say is use weights that you can handle.

 

[b fold the truth]

Maybe only for warming up... but other than that? Talking free weights here. I usually don't have anyone to spot me so I can't bench that much. If I go to the bench machines, then I can start adding some nice weight. BTW that's in addition to other chest work outs.

I have always benched (except for about 6 months out of 10 years when I did dips). I have also worked out for years without a spot...on the bench.

B True

 

[psychedout]

I love too bench. Its just so satisfying.

 

[Little Wing]

i spent most of the '90's doing incline/flat db presses and incline/flat flyes.

i'm proud of my chest.

 

[Dave949]

Flat Dumbell presses for me and I only use the bar for inclines.
I have always incorporated DB presses, inclines and dips in my chest wokouts.

 

[louden_swain]

I never use bench press. . .I believe that inclines are a better pectoral builder.

 

[tiger88]

I never use bench press. . .I believe that inclines are a better pectoral builder.

correct



the flat bench is so called "king" since when lifting began not every one had axcess to a incline bench and ppl could flat bench even in the locker rooms( spotters would lift the bar up and the lifter would take it out of there hands)

 

[therobber]

If you don't have a spot use dumbells if they're available. I've noticed better results with db's than with machines or barbells for chest growth.

 

[Debaser]

I prefer dips to the bench press.