The right way to bench press

[mhafez]

On one of Charles Glass episodes with bob he said that while doing the bench press the elbows should be slightly forward to put all the pressure on the pecs and not the delts.

While on one of Milos Sarcev shows he said it’s more pressure on the pecs when the arms are straight i.e. Arms perpendicular to the body.

http://thefitshow.tv/index.php?optio...on1&Itemid=128

[GT2]

You're looking into it too much.

In essence, they are basically saying don't put your elbows by your side when you press, but to more or less keep them perpendicular. I've noticed Glass puts his own spin on most exercises to further isolate the muscle, be it slightly bending the elbow, changing grip, etc. If you watch his videos, his advice is generally suited to someone who is preparing for a competition, those who really want to isolate certain muscles/fibers. If you want to add mass, I wouldn't really follow Glass' ISOLATION advice (although if hitting the muscle and only the muscle is what you want to do, then by all means go by what he says, because he is very good at what he does).

If your arms are perpendicular (or just about), then it's all good.

[mhafez]

all trainers are talking about how most people dont hit the pecs right when they bench press...i'm becoming kind of obsessed with the right form when it comes to bench press

Thank you for your help

[Nooomoto]

Touch the chest, extend to full lock, repeat. Don't hold what most trainers say in high-regard. 98% of their job is sales, which means getting you to believe that you aren't doing anything right and need their assistance.

[Matt]

Inever try to lock my arms out, i feel when they are locked their resting..

[Bigzrs01]

Inever try to lock my arms out, i feel when they are locked their resting..

^^ x2.... stopping about 1-2 inches before lockout is better for your joints and chest because it keeps the chest muscle contracted. when you lockout, as MAD MATT said it feels like you're resting..and all that weight is being supported by your elbows...

[Nooomoto]

^^ x2.... stopping about 1-2 inches before lockout is better for your joints and chest because it keeps the chest muscle contracted. when you lockout, as MAD MATT said it feels like you're resting..and all that weight is being supported by your elbows...

I'm a little bit bias when bench presses are concerned, as I powerlift.

"7. After the signal to commence the lift has been given, the bar is pressed upward to straight arms length and HELD MOTIONLESS until the audible command RACK is given. "

I realize for body building, things are different...thats just how I do it.

[hankdiesel]

arch your back slightly to drop your shoulders down-my elbows are straight under the bar and I feel it in my chest every time

[T-MOS]

you have to work with the Bio mechanics of the body.. the way Milos is describing in that video is actually the way I was taught when I certified to be a personal trainer and by Chris Aceto at a bodybuilding camp he held

Just my 2 cents

[mhafez]

But when i do it the way milos is saying i feel a lot of tension in my delt....but i feel the pecs too

[swol_je]

Everyone is different. You have to find out what works best for your body type.