Dumb question: so I have been setting the seat height on the machine so that the grips are about lined up with, maybe a little above my nips cause I figured that would best simulate the natural bench press movement (which I rarely do because I don't have a spotter and I go to failure on some sets).
But then I was thinking, the HS machine movement is different than regular bench press cause you push in an upwards arc, as opposed to straight out perpendicularly from your chest with a regular bench. So for working the whole chest, am I lining up the grips right? Or should I be seated higher so the grips are slightly below my chest when I start due to the HS upward arc movement?
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01-25-2009, 10:21 PM #1Registered User
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seat position on Hammer Strength Bench Press Machine??
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01-26-2009, 12:59 AM #2back with half the reps
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put the seat where it feels right for you
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01-26-2009, 12:06 PM #3Registered User
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yeah thanks, will keep that in mind.
Any other thoughts out there?
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01-26-2009, 12:13 PM #4The BACKMAN
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You'll be adjusting the seat depending upon the feel, as SDFlip suggested.
That's the ONLY correct answer.Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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01-26-2009, 12:37 PM #5I rep what you max!
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If your seeking an opinion, i would adjust the seat so the handles are as low as possible.
if it hurts make a seat adjustment
if it hurts your ego deal with it
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01-26-2009, 12:48 PM #6Registered User
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Ok thanks fellas, I guess I just wanted to make sure you weren't supposed to start with the grips lower to make up for the upward arc movement.
xxx666, I actually started with the grips slightly lower than usual yesterday and I felt stronger. Why are you recommending having the grips as low as possible, would that not be working more of your lower chest?
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