Been at incline for 6 months, started to plateau so went back to flat... tweaked shoulder within 4 weeks. Shoulder blades and elbows tucked, slight back arch, proper form. Not to mention less gains compared to sticking with incline, flies, and dips.
Flat bench not even once
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Thread: Flat bench is literal garbage
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09-10-2019, 08:24 PM #1███♣███
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Flat bench is literal garbage
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09-10-2019, 08:29 PM #2Registered User
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Nice chest, feggot.
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09-10-2019, 08:42 PM #3Registered User
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Switch to neutral grip flat dumbbell bench
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09-10-2019, 08:43 PM #4Registered User
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I think it’s good for building the chest, but you are correct you have to be very careful.
I make sure I warm up thoroughly, go slow and controlled at all times, and don’t focus on the weight for safety.
I also cycle for about a month with a focus on incline and then back to flat and so on. Seems to help with shoulder health.
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09-10-2019, 08:50 PM #5Mercenary. Non-negotiable
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I do it for dat dere powerlifting training. I'd like to try doing a meet in the next 6 months.
I used to wreck my shoulders on it all the time. Then I realized it was because my volume was through the roof. Been totally fine since I reduced it.ωσяℓ∂ тяανєℓєя ȼяєω
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09-10-2019, 08:51 PM #6stronger than ur bf
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I only flat bench because it's a comp lift. Db is better for gains. I like bench though.
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09-10-2019, 09:32 PM #7If it's not for you then it's not for you, but flat bench press is the best mass builder for me, I can't do incline presses anymore due to a rotator cuff injury I got during deadlifts with a wide grip, but I can do incline dumbell flies , bench press, and flat dumbell presses. Big chest is where is atOriginally Posted by xeron
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09-10-2019, 09:37 PM #8I like dumbell presses too, but I find the flat bench press better for gaining mass, I can gain mass also from flat dumbell presses, but not as muchOriginally Posted by swolegma
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09-10-2019, 09:37 PM #9Ruslting Jimmies
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This is some true cope
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09-10-2019, 09:39 PM #10
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09-10-2019, 09:42 PM #11Banned
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I like to bench but suck at it. Seems to require more technique than other lifts.
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09-10-2019, 09:44 PM #12Registered User
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I don't bother any more. Found I make a lot more progress with cables and resistance bands + DB Press.
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09-10-2019, 09:52 PM #13YEAH YOU MAD
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I almost never flat bench anymore unless I've got the free weights, I like to incline bench, never looked back to be honest, got size and strength gains with incline, incline is the best
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09-10-2019, 09:54 PM #14Registered Bag of Milk
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I suck horribly at flat bench, pretty much to the point where I haven't done it in months. I do flat DB, incline bench/smith, floor press, dips, flies for chest. Technique just feels awkward on flat, and I always hit the bars on the way up when I lay back.
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09-10-2019, 09:58 PM #15
bodybuilders of the past always did flat bench presses, that's why their chest development was superior. Incline and hammer strength work just doesn't cut it
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09-10-2019, 10:10 PM #16Registered User
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Always lol @ ***s that say “ I switched to dumbbell presses and my chest BLEW UP”
Oh really, tell us how your 135 lbs physique blew up when you stopped flat benching.Every man should be able to crush offenders penis using his rock solid glutes if he is victim of anal assault attempt
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09-10-2019, 10:21 PM #17Kiwi Battler
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Decline bench is the best. Not for twinks though.
Also, flat benching with elbows tucked is for cowards, that's not how old school guys done them at all.
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09-10-2019, 10:31 PM #18Registered User
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Flat DB bench is GOAT
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09-11-2019, 02:02 AM #19Registered User
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I pretty much do only incline. Incline still works middle chest and flat doesnt work upper chest, soo....
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09-11-2019, 02:21 AM #20Registered User
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I feel attackedOriginally Posted by AshWar
Just @ me bro.
Low inclined DB crew. Everyone's structure is different, but I agree with OP, for me
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09-11-2019, 02:46 AM #21Banned
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Originally Posted by xeron
why not both?
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09-11-2019, 03:08 AM #22Kiwi Battler
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Because he's a pussy.Originally Posted by smashdatpuss
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09-11-2019, 03:45 AM #23Registered User
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You're an idiot.Originally Posted by Brandon874
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09-11-2019, 04:06 AM #24I woke up like dis
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Yup. On a long enough timeline, everybody fks their shoulders from flat bench.
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09-11-2019, 04:14 AM #25Clit Commander
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Haven’t flat benched in years, incline dum only. I feel my shoulders on flat or incline barbell, but I can flat fumbles or incline on them.
Also I can ohp with barbell.Brazilian Crew [<O>]
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09-11-2019, 04:19 AM #26Registered User
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were you trying to **** the ceiling?Originally Posted by armies
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09-11-2019, 04:29 AM #27Registered User
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My shoulder was hurting for months. Couldnt figure out what it was. Replaced flat bench with dips...no more shoulder problem.
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09-11-2019, 04:33 AM #28Registered User
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Fckn lol @ it being 2019 and only realizing this
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09-11-2019, 04:45 AM #29decline crewOriginally Posted by BenMcLeodNZ
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09-11-2019, 04:49 AM #30
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Flat bench db press works really well for me. Pec pump of peace.
I did enjoy decline when I was going to a commercial gym but I can't figure out how to do them well at home.
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