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post 1587766031 09-12-2019, 04:19 PM
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Why you DONT need to Bench Press



cliffs:
-don't do bench press and only do fly movements for maximum chest isolation and gains


thoughts?
post 1587766181 09-12-2019, 04:21 PM
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haha

stop bench pressing man, you don't need the compound movement that effectively works out the chest and other muscles and makes you a chit ton stronger in different lifts as well

yeah mate, righto.
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post 1587766251 09-12-2019, 04:22 PM
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Just don't lift at all, isolate your chest mentally.
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post 1587766481 09-12-2019, 04:25 PM
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I'll never bench again in my life thanks OP
post 1587766821 09-12-2019, 04:30 PM
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Nah I'm sweet. However I do believe it's not a bad idea to cycle off of and switch to DB press every few workouts.
post 1587766961 09-12-2019, 04:33 PM
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post 1587767041 09-12-2019, 04:34 PM
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I rarely bench press. Incline/flat dumbbells and flys hit it alot better. Flat bench always hits my shoulders more regardless of what I do
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post 1587767861 09-12-2019, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted By faketaxidriver⏩


cliffs:
-don't do bench press and only do fly movements for maximum chest isolation and gains


thoughts?
Neigh Bench Press is way better than this mate - even if it is a male version of Step Yoga!
post 1587768241 09-12-2019, 04:57 PM
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I'm not anti-bench press but my bb flat bench stalls and plateaus HARD. Like every other lift I almost never plateau, meanwhile no matter how often I bench or what rep scheme I use, I always hit a wall. My incline db has been progressing lately so I feels good about that at least.
post 1587768521 09-12-2019, 05:02 PM
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Flat dumbbell is likely a better overall exercise because of the stability factor, additional stretch, and ability to make sure each hand is pushing the same load. I only hate having to lift the ****ers into position when flat bench is so easy.
post 1587768611 09-12-2019, 05:03 PM
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post 1587768721 09-12-2019, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted By ChangeOfStyle⏩
haha

stop bench pressing man, you don't need the compound movement that effectively works out the chest and other muscles and makes you a chit ton stronger in different lifts as well

yeah mate, righto.
Lol, this.

And I've seen people say they like incline better to protect their shoulders but I get less shoulder pain from flat than incline. Different setups/techniques and individual builds affect everyone differently.
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post 1587768751 09-12-2019, 05:07 PM
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Doesn't lift so not clicking that sh!t.
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post 1587769801 09-12-2019, 05:27 PM
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Haven’t benched in years

Only do chest db chit now. Got 120 x 5 last night on the flat bench.

Felt good bros
post 1587769831 09-12-2019, 05:28 PM
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Every single one of his reps are absolutely ****ing garbage. And he should fist himself.

Every chest workout should have a fly, ideally cable...









After a press, don't be a moron
post 1587769971 09-12-2019, 05:30 PM
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Brb no more squats only leg extensions now
post 1587770011 09-12-2019, 05:30 PM
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Looks like he needs to bench press some more
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post 1587770161 09-12-2019, 05:33 PM
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You don't NEED any movement, but it doesn't mean it's not fukkin useful.
post 1587771851 09-12-2019, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted By headturner1⏩
Haven’t benched in years

Only do chest db chit now. Got 120 x 5 last night on the flat bench.

Felt good bros
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post 1587772221 09-12-2019, 06:08 PM
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I just don't bb bench because I have awkwardly long arms and a shoulder imbalance. If I didn't have those, I'd bench everyday boyo
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post 1587773221 09-12-2019, 06:26 PM
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That's the person I am going to take lifting advice from. Someone with terrible form using low weight, who looks to weigh 120 lbs wet.

Bruh

Also whats with the traps in every exercise? Dude is constantly shrugged up (ie. can't even handle the 10 lbs he is lifting), fuking lol
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post 1587773361 09-12-2019, 06:29 PM
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Haven't benched in months, I do 4 sets of 4 different pushups valuations then burn out with cable crossovers.
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post 1587773501 09-12-2019, 06:32 PM
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Always preferred DB press and Pullovers to Benching.
Flyes never felt great/worked well for me tbh.
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ya bro you're right i went to the bench press and loaded my usual 315 warmup for 20
did a 360 and walked away

chest gains haven't looked better
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Cringed at every rep, although ironically I just did a chest workout that was equally low test as this *******
post 1587777201 09-12-2019, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted By headturner1⏩
Haven’t benched in years

Only do chest db chit now. Got 120 x 5 last night on the flat bench.

Felt good bros
I did 100 x 14, u mirin?


Edit: We really gonna listen to this guy for lifting advice?










post 1587779741 09-12-2019, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted By ChangeOfStyle⏩
haha

stop bench pressing man, you don't need the compound movement that effectively works out the chest and other muscles and makes you a chit ton stronger in different lifts as well

yeah mate, righto.
stopped benching for a year and shortly after starting up again I could press your deadlift. just stop
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post 1587780451 09-12-2019, 08:45 PM
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flat bench press is awesome, but its only one of many staple exercises.

i dont care if some random youtube video says its not necessary
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Yeah because you can do dips!
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Originally Posted By Brozef⏩
Brb no more squats only leg extensions now
According to this guy...

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