powerlifting form for bench vs. common gym technique question

[thewicked]

there is now powerlifting versus gym benching..

there is proper benching technique and ****ty technique..plain and simple.

the "powerlifting technique" allows for the most efficient and SAFE benching... it sets you up to produce the best bench possible.

[joey54]

there is now powerlifting versus gym benching..

there is proper benching technique and ****ty technique..plain and simple.

the "powerlifting technique" allows for the most efficient and SAFE benching... it sets you up to produce the best bench possible.

Very good point!

[mikesbench]

Why would anyone NOT want to bench more AND lift safer at the same time. Powerlifters are the ONLY people that compete in benching, it only makes sense to bench like a powerlifter. If I wanted to learn to swing a golf club, why would I not look at PGA golfers, rather than a bunch of drunk people at a company golf outing? Learn to bench from people who LIVE to bench!

[Niko_El_Piko]

I absolutely agree with what is said here, regarding the "powerlifting" style, with the arms tucked (needless to say al least 45º in reference with the vertebral spine) and a perfect arch.
Regarding press with dumbells, as long as one maintains the same principles as with the barbell (elbows at 45º) and not making that stupid rotation at both ends of the movement, I believe is very good and absolutely safe. I requires some experience, of course.

Regards!

[SEOINAGE]

Because if he benches 405 with poor form, when he benches with proper form he'll bench more.

Because if he has poor form, when he benches like that for a longer period of time he's going to eventually ruin his shoulders.

Just because something doesn't hurt now doesn't mean it'll always be that way.

These are some great words of wisdom. There are so many situations like this, for instance, the ripped muscular dude has to know what he is talking about.

[WyztaTrjnsFtbll]

i changed my form and i benched 425 today. it was sick. i am happy. three word sentences. they are fun.

[joey54]

i changed my form and i benched 425 today. it was sick. i am happy. three word sentences. they are fun.

Good work. New video?

[mikesbench]

Awesome PR! Hope you like the new technique and stick with it.

[WyztaTrjnsFtbll]

Good work. New video?

nah sry man it was max outs for the football team and im a freshman and dont wanna be that guy