silentjohn comments on 280lb bench pr!

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml [S] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

I get in a better position to unrack the bar, then my butt gets back on the bench. I use barely any leg drive during my benching. I've focused on it in the past, and I really don't see that much benefit to it. Steve Shaw would agree. Plant feet for stability, get tight, control the weight...everything else is an overcomplication imo.

I understand that the Larsen press (with feet off the ground) variation of benchpress is harder, but I don’t understand why from a kinematics/mechanistic POV… 🤦‍♂️

You are less stable with a feet up bench or larsen press, so it's harder.

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[–] alliwantsoda@lemmy.world 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

You are less stable with a feet up bench or larsen press, so it’s harder.

Right, but is this because your brain limits effort when it senses you are not fully 100% stable? (i.e. central governor theory?) I noticed this yesterday when breaking branches off a low-hanging tree. When I bend lower (like the start position of a squat), I am able to apply drastically more force in my arms, wrists, and forearms.

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[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml [S] 1 point 3 months ago

I can't speak as to why neurologically this happens, but physically it just makes sense. Stand on one foot and have somebody try to push you over. Now plant your feet wide and brace. Which way was easier?

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