I was wondering what you guys think is better overall: military (standing of course) or bench press. Whenever I do military, I feel that I get much more out of it than the bench. Somehow, I think it does work the chest (more specifically the upper) to some extent as I feel it in my upper chest area while doing it, it engages the core more and I actually have sore abs after doing heavy sets of military, and of course, my shoulders and triceps get fried since that's the whole point of the movement. However, the bench does incorporate more muscles (more chest while still engaging the shoulders and triceps), but I get the feeling that the military press is a better indicator of strength and athleticism than bench. Does anyone else feel that way, or is it just me?
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Thread: Military vs Bench
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11-20-2009, 11:51 PM #1
Military vs Bench
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11-21-2009, 03:17 AM #8
OP,
First off, Lucifer's orange is slightly heavier than his apple, so if the orange represents the military press then in HIS mind, the press is better. On the other hand, if the orange represents the bench press, then that means the bench press is better.
Simple.
In all seriousness, the Devil-man is correct; you're comparing two exercises which work different muscles, and it depends on what you, OP, want to get out of your training. If you're into bodybuilding/general strength training, then you should be doing both. The bench works your anterior delts, tris, and pecs, and while it may work one area more than another depending on grip, body proportions and whatnot, it's still an effective exercise. The overhead press works the front delts from a different angle, the side and rear delts somewhat, and even the traps, and as you mentioned, your abs have to be strong along with your lower back to support all that weight. If you're into Olympic lifting, benches won't help much; if you want "teh big peks and the swole look" then have at the bench, that is, if you can feel it.
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11-21-2009, 04:32 AM #12
Better idea.
Say you do chest/shoulders, twice a week.
On the 1st day, give priority to chest, so do bench then shoulder press.
On the 2nd day, give priority to shoulders, so shoulder press then bench press.
But honestly, i would military press if it came down to pick one or die, lol.
Love having nice shoulders.
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Both are good lifts? Its like asking whats better, deads or squats, or Jessica Alba or Jessica Biel, both are good but both are different.
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