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Originally Posted by Hawkeye
This is horrible advice, it works completely different muscles. The presses you are talking about work your triceps more than your pectorials.......To the OP, if you don't hit your chest it is better, going to a 90 degree angle with your elbows is all you REALLY need. If you bounce the weight off your chest you are working the muscles less. Like the people that rock and arc their back when doing standing curls.  |
Word. I was trying to imagine someone using a wider grip but tucking their elbows and that seemed very painful on the wrists. Going with a narrower grip and tucking the elbows is just a close grip bench with is primarily a triceps exercise.
When I barbell bench, I slowly lower the bar 1-2" above my chest, pause briefly, then press.