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Skinny Fat
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Powerlifting vs Regular Bench Press
On Exrx.net there are two different forms of benching presses (1) Powerlift and (2) Regular. I've don't think I ever tried the powerlifting bench press before, but it reads that it involves more two more stablizers, your butt and your spine.
When doing either one of these Raw , which one of these is easier? which one is better for hypertrophy? which one is better for building strength and power? Do BBers use regular bench while powerlifters use the other?Life isn't like Burger King, you can't always have it your way.
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Also, interestingly, it mentions pressing the weight from your upper chest. Most people I see seem to bench down to their nipple line or below...
I've always felt more natural pressing from my upperchest/anterior delts area.
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The main difference is the tucked elbows and body set up.
which one of these is easier?
Depends on your build. I think for most people, you'll press more weight using the PL stye
which one is better for hypertrophy?
Both are fine.
which one is better for building strength and power?
Both are fine
Do BBers use regular bench while powerlifters use the other?
Depends on the lifter.Squats work better than supplements.
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For some reason I can lift WAAAY more with a regular bench. I guess my triceps need a lot of work.
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You mean with elbows flared out? Strange...Originally posted by DokterVet
For some reason I can lift WAAAY more with a regular bench. I guess my triceps need a lot of work.Stats
Age: 22 Height: 5'-8" Weight: 175 (6-10-07)
BF: 13.2% (6-10-07 w/ calipers)
Lifts
Bench: 300x1 (9-22-06)
Squat: 285x4
Deadlift: 225x10
Long-term Goals
Weight: 180 BF: 8% Bench: 315x1
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Same here. And yes, my triceps need work
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