Bench Press Question

sharky86

Hey folks,

I'm starting to stall on my brench press I'm thinking its more down to technigue than anyone else...Feeling it in my shoulders more than my tri's or chest. Can anyone point me in the direction of the right technique

Brian?

sharky86 wrote: »

Hey folks,

I'm starting to stall on my brench press I'm thinking its more down to technigue than anyone else...Feeling it in my shoulders more than my tri's or chest. Can anyone point me in the direction of the right technique

How tall are you? Could be simply long arms. You'd really need to video your technique before anyone can critique it.

sharky86

only 5'10". Could possible it of benefit to get myself a session or two with a trainer

baaaa

You're probably flaring your elbows,hard to explain so you'll have to look it up yourself.
If you are you'd want to correct it or you may tear your rotator cuffs.

itsallaboutheL

baaaa wrote: »

You're probably flaring your elbows,hard to explain so you'll have to look it up yourself.
If you are you'd want to correct it or you may tear your rotator cuffs.

can i get that on the back of a t-shirt?

Tonto86

Keep your elbows tucked mate, other wise your putting a lot of strain on the shoulders (or rotary cup as said above)

This video shows is a good example

Barry.Oglesby

Here's Will showing some people how to bench at the old gym. We keep meaning to remake this video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl6iBzze7N0

sharky86

+1 thats what I was looking for. I was doing it completely wrong on all counts.
Flaring the elbows and not even lieing on the bench right.