So I have this problem... I am 6 foot with a 6 foot 6 wingspan... Like my arms are incredibly long. I know I'm not that weak but man do I struggle on benching. I kept looking for answers and came across that it could be my incredibly long arms. What do you guys think? Does my long arms have a factor on bench?
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Thread: Long Arms & Trouble With Bench
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01-28-2014, 04:08 PM #1Registered User
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Long Arms & Trouble With Bench
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01-28-2014, 04:11 PM #2Banned
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it does play a role but you just have to live with it. make sure you still touch your chest.
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01-28-2014, 04:13 PM #3Registered Boss
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I don't see the point of this thread. If you look at any powerlifter or anyone who has a record in bench their arms are like stumps. So yea the longer your arms are the more you have to move the weight that harder it is. But you can't change your arm length so you are going to have to deal with it. Its kinda common sense though arms are longer so you have to move it a greater distance which is harder...
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01-28-2014, 08:28 PM #4Registered User
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my arms aren't quite as bad as yours, i have a 6'3" wingspan i think but work on your back flexibility, i have a flexible back so i can get a better arch than most people can to make up for the extra ROM from the long arms. and bench is one of my better lifts for some reason my deadlifts are fuking terrible i thought long arms were supposed to be good for those
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01-28-2014, 09:11 PM #5Registered User
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Of course they're are a "factor" on your bench. Ever hear of something called "Range of Motion"?
Anyways, I have absurdly long arms too. That means you just have to gut it out, hit chest hard, build up your triceps and shoulders.
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01-28-2014, 09:16 PM #6Registered User
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Make your triceps/shoulders and back stronger and you wouldn't have to worry about the length of arms you would be getting a lot stronger
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01-28-2014, 10:08 PM #7Registered User
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trust me once muscle is there itll look better i have a short wingspan like 5,11 / 6 and would prefer the longer arms
but year more range of motion so itll be harder. use pwoerlifting methods to shorten use leg drive to push rib cage up and place shoulder back
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01-28-2014, 10:52 PM #8Registered User
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Limb length matters A LOT when lifting heavy.Originally Posted by aymen265
But having long arms can help in other lifts.
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01-28-2014, 10:53 PM #9Forearms of Peace
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