Quote Originally Posted by Mr_Prop_var_Testen View Post
I think this is perfectly natural when ur using near ur max weight for dec bench as for you to unrack the bar and get it above ur lower chest is like doing a partial rep pullover and in ur case ur pullover power is lower than ur dec bench.... Makes any sence?
So just get so to get u to the starting position!
It does make sense, and I would agree with you other than in my case - the fact that I got 12 clean reps tells me 255lbs is nowhere near close to max for me. If this were 315lbs I wouldn't even attempt unracking it myself. You're right, it's sort of a wide grip partial pullover - and more than twice the weight I normally do pullovers for, lol.

Quote Originally Posted by Noles12 View Post
I have always had the same problem. I dont know if it is the shoulder positionin or what but it has always been difficult. I often will have a spotter break it for me when going heavier. Then I can push out 10 reps unassisted.
Exactly. I guess it's not the worst thing in the world to have somebody help you unrack it. But one of my 'side goals' has been to get completely independent in the gym, i.e. no spotters, etc. I'm trying to live by the 'if I can't lift it myself, then I don't use it' motto. But just won't work for decline bench.