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rev grip bench

bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:39 AM I'm ont he west side.......and i'm switching too a new max lift.......rev grip bench.......with a 2 sec pause on my chest 3x3 3x2 3x1..........also I find the reverse grip bench easier than regualar bench is this normal? -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2005/02/03, 10:42 AM The world record was set by alternating grips. I would say depends on the person but I am not surprised by it.
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2005/02/03, 10:43 AM It is definitely easier on the shoulders.
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2005/02/03, 10:44 AM It is probably easier because it forces you into a straight line when you bench and places more stress on the triceps.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:45 AM so this is ok to do for a max lift? I do floor press, after my dynamic bench? and I don't have anything to put on my chest for a tile or board press. -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:46 AM oh ok.....yea I feel it in my tris especially -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
gatormade Posts: 1,355 Joined: 2003/10/01	2005/02/03, 10:52 AM I'm gonna use it this weekend after my speed bench. You can do it anyway that is going to make you better.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/03, 10:56 AM oh ok preciate it......welcome back... missed your knowledge :dumbbell: -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/02/04, 09:44 AM I think maybe ill use reverse grip bench on my next max effort bench day. Why the 2 second pause on your chest? just to take the stretch reflex out? -------------- Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even. steve
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/04, 03:58 PM no....just so its completly "dead" still weight.....no momemtum at all. -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
	2005/02/04, 06:25 PM in powerlifting competitions how long must you wait before going up?
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2005/02/05, 04:47 PM i've heard anywhere from 1 to 3 secs...depends on how anal judge is that day i guess. -------------- My drinking squad, has a cheerleading problem!!
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2005/02/05, 09:27 PM The bar has to be totally motionless at chest level.
snoopy13 Posts: 239 Joined: 2003/11/15	2005/02/05, 09:30 PM Guys, check out this website. www.irongame.com It has a whole bunch of powerlifting clips.