Quick Question on Bench Form

[b fold the truth]

Ah, I get it. So you have a "Fat Elvis" training program for winter and a "Skinny Elvis" program for summer.

I'm in Wisconsin. Fuck your 100 degrees.

B-

Last Summer it was 130's most days when I was training. Houses here don't have insulation and by far sub-par AC units so I sweat from May till October (we don't even get a cloud between then, much less a drop of rain).

I'm really hoping I can maintain 285-290 this Summer and break 300 or more by December.

 

[b fold the truth]

I am now doing one set of bench with an arch to push more weight then dropping the weight and doing it flat to target the chest completely, this is because strength is number one but I have 4 weeks left of bulking and just want to add as much mass as possibly in this time

Does that REALLY make sense to you? Seriously, read it again.

1 set with an arch
1 set flat

So you will do one set that takes the shoulders out of the movement and one set that puts GREAT strain and possibly injury on them?

And Strength is number 1? How does this fit into what you have already said?

Bulking is done in the kitchen and on the couch...not in the gym. Deciding to bench in an injury prone position is not the way of the bulk. And when you do hurt your shoulders you will be sitting on the couch wishing you could do anything at the gym.

And then you say you want to cut for the Summer?

Really...I'm finding it hard to see your goal(s). If you do have them, the path that you are on isn't running towards them at all.

 

[ExtraMile]

When I said one set flat I meant without an exaggerated arch. Last friday I did it all with an exaggerated arch cuz I just didnt want to drop the weight down as I already feel it in my chest. Alot of people have said its best to bench without an exaggerated arch and with no hip or leg drive. Im about to post up a video so you can check if it you want bro

 

[Jocques Straap]

The degree of arch isn't the issue. The important factor is making sure your scapula are retracted and stabilized.

 

[DaveTSI]

Alot of people have said its best to bench without an exaggerated arch and with no hip or leg drive.

well those people are wrong imo

i agree 100% with everything my boy b fold the truth said.

extramile bro you are putting way too much thought into alot of your training. KISS will do you right, keep it simple stupid

 

[ExtraMile]

lol i know i am...
"KISS will do you right" what do you mean by that bro?


Oh and look here to see my benchform http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/videos-week-642906.html

 

[DaveTSI]

lol i know i am...
"KISS will do you right" what do you mean by that bro?


Oh and look here to see my benchform http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/weight-training-weight-lifting/videos-week-642906.html

K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid)

i commented on some of your vids in your other thread