It sounds really weird to even say, “Why Does My Back Bruise When I Bench Press?” I mean, you wouldn’t typically expect to get bruises without something coming into contact with the body. Plus, bruising on your back from bench pressing just doesn’t seem right. So, is this a cause for concern? Are you benching … Read more
The most common reason for feeling push ups in your shoulders is having your hands too far forward. Your hands should be in line with your nipples. Other issues include, allowing your elbows to flare out, not retracting your shoulder blades, if your hands rotate inwards, or if your hips are either too high or … Read more
So, you are interested in discovering the perfect ratio between bench press to overhead press. Both are fantastic compound exercises that will really test your pressing muscles. Plus, in the main, we can all typically bench press more weight than we can overhead press. With that being said, some of us find that the two … Read more
Has elbow flaring, long thought to be the nemesis of bench pressing, truly earned its bad reputation? You’ll typically hear that flaring your elbows when bench pressing is inefficient, plus it will also place undue stress on the shoulder joint. And yet, you’ve probably seen countless trainers, experts, and YouTube wannabes consistently bench press with … Read more
Bodybuilders who train for hypertrophy typically don’t lock out on bench press. This allows them to keep constant tension on the pecs. However, powerlifters who train for strength generally do lock out. This allows for full range of motion, plus the additional stress placed on the bones can actually lead to new bone growth. So, … Read more
If you step into any fitness center, regardless of the time, you’ll usually find the bench press section brimming with passionate weightlifters. Let’s face facts, the bench press is probably the most popular exercise ever invented. However, if you’re someone who benches regularly you may have noticed issues with your shoulders. This could be aching … Read more
The majority of weightlifters who have long arms would concur that executing a bench press is significantly more challenging than for those with shorter limbs. And unfortunately, they are right, as having long arms will put you at a disadvantage when it comes to bench pressing. So, I’d like to discuss why benching is harder, … Read more
You’ve probably wondered about this before, “What causes my shoulder to make a popping sound when I’m doing a bench press?” However, shoulder popping or clicking during the bench press is actually a common occurrence. More often than not, the popping isn’t accompanied by any pain, but it certainly doesn’t feel right. Then again, perhaps … Read more
One question that often perplexes many of us is, “Do Dips Surpass Bench Press?” Dips and bench press are probably the two “go-to” chest exercises. In fact, they provide pretty much everything you’ll ever need for overall chest development. However, whereas the bench press is probably the most popular exercise in the gym, it isn’t … Read more
There are many muscles used during the bench press, but your pecs are typically the weak factor if you’re struggling to press out of the hole. The same can also be said for your lats, which are the main antagonistic muscle group when benching. Firstly, ensure that your bench press form is correct. You should … Read more