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Thread: Realized that locking out completely on bench press stimulates my chest more

post 1688811433 08-23-2023, 06:49 AM
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Realized that locking out completely on bench press stimulates my chest more

Been avoiding full lockout to maintain tension in my chest throughout my sets but realized I actually feel it more when I fully lockout and squeeze my chest at the top.

Anyone else feel the same?
post 1688812033 08-23-2023, 07:03 AM
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post 1688812063 08-23-2023, 07:04 AM
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It’s probably not bad to do both, but I’m not sure why someone would exclusively train only half reps without going to lockout. Not sure anyone does that except you, actually.
post 1688812253 08-23-2023, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted By Ausaric⏩
It’s probably not bad to do both, but I’m not sure why someone would exclusively train only half reps without going to lockout.Not sure anyone does that except you, actually.
You clearly don't have much experience with lifting then.

post 1688812943 08-23-2023, 07:23 AM
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post 1688813163 08-23-2023, 07:27 AM
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I would never lockout; you're just inviting elbow pain.
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post 1688814153 08-23-2023, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted By Shortfuze⏩
I would never lockout; you're just inviting elbow pain.
I don't exaggerate lockout
post 1688814753 08-23-2023, 07:53 AM
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watch this guy train people, it is where i get a lot of my training tips.

he has helped 23 guys win titles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wku6...=ChrisBumstead
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post 1688815423 08-23-2023, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted By x-trainer
watch this guy train people, it is where i get a lot of my training tips.

he has helped 23 guys win titles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wku6...=ChrisBumstead
Seems like Cbum fully extends during his exercises for the most part.
post 1688815533 08-23-2023, 08:05 AM
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Flat Bench press is one of the least effective exercises for Chest.
post 1688815803 08-23-2023, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted By Incelsavior⏩
Seems like Cbum fully extends during his exercises for the most part.
i would contract the chest and hold it( muscle tension) but not the joints.
practice chest flexing in the mirror, simulate the exercise.
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post 1688823093 08-23-2023, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted By bsmit107⏩
Flat Bench press is one of the least effective exercises for Chest.
Probably pretty decent for gaining overall mass since you can move the heaviest weight.
post 1688824103 08-23-2023, 10:46 AM
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Pause at the bottom, full lockout at the top


Flat bench is the GOAT mass builder srs
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