Squats the story - the Off Topic Thread...

My only issue with benching like that would be for the longevity of the lifter. Risk vs Reward. A lot of athletes just want to horse the weight up and aren't too bothered with using the safest technique. I remember watching a documentary on the French judo team training for the 1992 Olympics and thinking their benching was beyond brutal/dangerous.



Check out 2.35 for some good bench technique from an Olympian Actually I think the guy spotting him is David Douillet one of the best Judoka of all time. Actually a nice documentary but this version is cut short and I am too lazy to find the uncut version. It's called Tamami.

Any of yas know anywhere that sells deadlifting blocks, or even a link to how to build them? Have a mate looking for some.

Hanley wrote: »

Not the best? It's f*cking appalling.

haha there was a bone breaking bounce for the 2nd rep... not to mention the amount of 'air' he got off the bench which is actually the first time i've seen that

Sweet jebus his back!! F*CK

Gummy Panda wrote: »

I am now experiencing the joys of good morning doms. I got strange looks from people in the gym when doing them. Though I have never seen someone do a good morning in the gym.

Have started doing good mornings recently myself. Even very light they leave you walking funny don't they.

Brian? wrote: »

Can anyone tell me why they do good mornings?

I hate them. Is there anything they hit a stiff leg or romanian deadlift doesn't?

you need to try weighted single leg deadlifts
I really hate them

Hanley wrote: »

Not the best? It's f*cking appalling.

colman1212 wrote: »

Irish rugby boys in the gym if anyone is interested.
Would be interested to see what Sean O'Brien is lifting..

http://www.irishrugby.ie/matchdaytv/?play=media&id=14615

Surprised to see earls benching 120kg!.. Form isn't great but still..

I'm just wondering, in your opinion, what's the problem with a rugby player (or any other athlete) arching their back and having their arse come off the bench during that movement? I understand if someone is benching with aesthetic goals in mind, as excessive arching/leg drive would take emphasis off the pecs, or a powerlifter, as the lift won't count unless it's done with perfect form. But for a rugby player, if doing that allows them to lift heavier and avoid failure, what's the problem? I was told by a coach at a UKSCA seminar earlier this year that he doesn't discourage that at all, as it actually makes the exercise safer (because it places less stress on the shoulders, I think he said). Also, wouldn't it seem to make the exercise more sport-specific, as most horizontal pushing type actions in a sport will involve the lower body as well as the chest/tri's. (Hence, a push press is generally prescribed instead of a strict shoulder press as the main vertical push movement.)

Maybe I'm just looking for reasons to justify benching like that cos it means I can use more weight on the bar, but to me it always feels natural and certainly not dangerous. Also, I'v looked at loads of videos of pro rugby/NFL players benching at Defranco's,etc and they often seem to do it. As for him ''bouncing'' the bar on his chest, I think a lot of the time with really explosive athletes, this is more just compensatory acceleration. (although with Earls it looks like a bit of both). I'm no expert so feel free to point out where I'm wrong.

(Did anyone else notice Paddy Jackson looking on as Madigan was doing the 30kg pull ups, then turning around with a ''ah ****'' look on his face. Was funny, I heard Jackson isn't a fan of the gym work at all.)

CM24 wrote: »

I'm just wondering, in your opinion, what's the problem with a rugby player (or any other athlete) arching their back and having their arse come off the bench during that movement? I understand if someone is benching with aesthetic goals in mind, as excessive arching/leg drive would take emphasis off the pecs, or a powerlifter, as the lift won't count unless it's done with perfect form. But for a rugby player, if doing that allows them to lift heavier and avoid failure, what's the problem? I was told by a coach at a UKSCA seminar earlier this year that he doesn't discourage that at all, as it actually makes the exercise safer (because it places less stress on the shoulders, I think he said). Also, wouldn't it seem to make the exercise more sport-specific, as most horizontal pushing type actions in a sport will involve the lower body as well as the chest/tri's. (Hence, a push press is generally prescribed instead of a strict shoulder press as the main vertical push movement.)

An improper bench setup places more not less stress on shoulders. I haven't seen the video but judging by comments it is unlikely his scaps are properly retracted to save his shoulders.

tmc86 wrote: »

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Out of stock unfortunately.

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Not sure if they deliver outside the UK though