Bench form check

[Yaums]

Dear SS Coaches,

would you have a look at my last submission, my bench press at 88 kg (193 lbs)? I'm sorry about the angle if it prevents you from seeing problems.



Thanks in advance!

[Tom Campitelli]

You are kind of wiggly and on your toes. Move your feet out a touch and get them flat on the floor. Get tighter, especially at the bottom of the bench. You want to be stable and feel like the bench is on rails. I suspect your grip is a little narrow, but cannot say for sure from here. Was it snowing while your were benching, too? If so, ouch. That is dedication.

[Yaums]

OK, feet out and flat, tighter (recurring problem of mine actually), maybe grip a bit wider. Thanks Tom.

I don't recall it was snowing, and I've got a roof over me, so it's more likely some dust/chalk. I remember sweeping the platform that day, the first time since I don't even remember when, because for once I could see the whole garage. I'm afraid it's more carelessness than dedication...