Comments on: How to Bench Press http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/ A place where beginner, amateur, and experienced athletes can maximize their physical potential. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Complete Gain Weight Guide http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-70693 Complete Gain Weight Guide Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:56:42 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-70693 <strong>Gain Weight Guide...</strong> How to Bench Press | Project Swole... Gain Weight Guide…

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]]> By: Andreas http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-66360 Andreas Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:19:29 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-66360 How long have yoyu been lifting ? Try to shoot around 8 reps, work your way up as long as you can't lift 8 reps no more. Do heavy triceps and shoulder work, not more than 6-8 reps as well. Switch exercise every 5 weeks. Go 4 seconds on the excentric level and explosiv on the way up How long have yoyu been lifting ? Try to shoot around 8 reps, work your way up as long as you can’t lift 8 reps no more. Do heavy triceps and shoulder work, not more than 6-8 reps as well. Switch exercise every 5 weeks. Go 4 seconds on the excentric level and explosiv on the way up

]]> By: Andreas http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-66359 Andreas Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:16:09 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-66359 Nice article, i Like close-grip a lot as well ! Nice article, i Like close-grip a lot as well !

]]> By: Timothy R. http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-43622 Timothy R. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:29:32 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-43622 I am 14. 220 lbs and trying to get stonger for football. However i can only bench around 95lbs. How do i improve that? I am 14. 220 lbs and trying to get stonger for football. However i can only bench around 95lbs. How do i improve that?

]]> By: FitMarker http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-33841 FitMarker Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:21:51 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-33841 <strong>How to Bench Press...</strong> Just in case you all need some help. =)... How to Bench Press…

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]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-33819 Steve Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:39:47 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-33819 I put boards or 25-45 pound plates on the floor beside the bench so that my feet will reach the ground properly. Some people will look at you funny, but that's only because they don't know how to bench properly - they would probably put their feet on the bottom of the bench or something. I put boards or 25-45 pound plates on the floor beside the bench so that my feet will reach the ground properly. Some people will look at you funny, but that’s only because they don’t know how to bench properly – they would probably put their feet on the bottom of the bench or something.

]]> By: Talon http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-28007 Talon Thu, 07 Oct 2010 04:11:08 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-28007 I have a question. Im only 5'3" tall so I struggle to use my legs like I should during the bench press. I can only get my toes onto the ground. I weigh 120lbs and im currently benching 175 for 6. But I feel that if I could use my legs a little that would increase. Do you have any ideas? I have a question. Im only 5’3″ tall so I struggle to use my legs like I should during the bench press. I can only get my toes onto the ground. I weigh 120lbs and im currently benching 175 for 6. But I feel that if I could use my legs a little that would increase. Do you have any ideas?

]]> By: Justin http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-22621 Justin Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:43:05 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-22621 Steve - great site - thank you. One question - since breaking my wrist (some years ago) I can't comfortably do a bench press with my thumb wrapping the bar, so I do them "open palm". I comfortably bench 3x6 at 80% of bodyweight in doing so. That said, is breaking the "wrap the thumb rule" that bad? Cheers, J Steve – great site – thank you.

One question – since breaking my wrist (some years ago) I can’t comfortably do a bench press with my thumb wrapping the bar, so I do them “open palm”. I comfortably bench 3×6 at 80% of bodyweight in doing so. That said, is breaking the “wrap the thumb rule” that bad?

Cheers,

J

]]> By: Bryan http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-12526 Bryan Mon, 31 May 2010 04:29:53 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-12526 Steve, I use a Smith machine when performing four exercises in total. A squat, standing calf raise, incline bench, and normal bench. The reason I do this is because I generally do not have a spotter as I work out after 9 PM every night and everyone at the gym is either too light or I am alone. I feel more safe using this machine to perform these exercises but if you have a suggestion besides lowering the weight so I can do these without the Smith Machine than I can attempt this at least. Thanks in advance for any feedback. Steve,

I use a Smith machine when performing four exercises in total. A squat, standing calf raise, incline bench, and normal bench. The reason I do this is because I generally do not have a spotter as I work out after 9 PM every night and everyone at the gym is either too light or I am alone. I feel more safe using this machine to perform these exercises but if you have a suggestion besides lowering the weight so I can do these without the Smith Machine than I can attempt this at least. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

]]> By: Steve http://www.projectswole.com/weight-training/how-to-bench-press/comment-page-1/#comment-11368 Steve Thu, 13 May 2010 19:44:22 +0000 http://www.projectswole.com/?p=4129#comment-11368 Some people do it that way. As long as you are comfortable lifting less weight then I guess you can do it that way. Let me ask you a question: why would you want to completely isolate your upper body? Wouldn't you prefer to use every means possible, short of cheating and jeopardizing your form, to allow your body to lift the most weight, so that you can experience the best strength and muscle gains? Just wondering. Some people do it that way. As long as you are comfortable lifting less weight then I guess you can do it that way. Let me ask you a question: why would you want to completely isolate your upper body? Wouldn’t you prefer to use every means possible, short of cheating and jeopardizing your form, to allow your body to lift the most weight, so that you can experience the best strength and muscle gains? Just wondering.

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