Purpose of Board Presses?

[Lee]

so what exactly do baord presses do that standard flat bench doesnt?

 

[JOKER47]

They allow you to work different parts of the bench press. You can use them to work a particular weak spot.

For instance, 4/5 board presses will work the lockout portion of the lift.

Joker

 

[R CRUSHER]

......they take out the pecs and BLAST your tri's

 

[Lord_Suston]

Joker is right. Also they transfer weight onto your chest just like setting the bar down would. This helps many get ready to lift heavy weight as there joints get adapted to the max weight.

 

[Lee]

so if i have trouble usually when the bar is about 2 inches off my chest, i would wanna do 1 board?

 

[JOKER47]

so if i have trouble usually when the bar is about 2 inches off my chest, i would wanna do 1 board?

One board presses and lat work in the same plane as the bench.


Joker

 

[Rich_S]

Joker is right. Also they transfer weight onto your chest just like setting the bar down would. This helps many get ready to lift heavy weight as there joints get adapted to the max weight.

And that transferance of weight to the body is what makes board presses very different (and some would say better) than pin presses in a power rack.

 

[R CRUSHER]

and make sure you always pause on the board.

..also boards are much easier on your shoulders than pins.