power clean for the bench press

[hamworld05]

Wow, How could I miss this.

A clean works the upper back, a raw bench uses the upper back more than any other muscle on the posterior side of the body.

Oh okay.

[ihatemoney123]

I think it strengthens the shoulders as well but I am not sure how. For example, before weightlifting or barbell training, I was military pressing 145 at 180. After 6 months of weightlifting (power cleans, cleans etc...) my strict press has increased to 190 at 195lbs. I should note I haven't done any strict presses ( except for 2 sessions) and no push presses whatsoever. At this point I am curious about my potential. I added the military press into my program and am looking forward to pressing 225 soon. Unfortunately, it won't help my jerk but who cares.

[MattJ.D.]

2 plate press is still badass though so who cares if it wont help your jerk...

[ihatemoney123]

2 plate press is still badass though so who cares if it wont help your jerk...

Yeah back in the day, weightlifters had a lot of upper body strength, yet they jerked relatively small weights. Split Jerking involves so much technique and quickness that there is completely no shoulders involved. I have source who used to lift with the old school USSR lifters. He said the 85kg-90kg lifters were pressing 130kg-150kg generally. This is a ton of weight.

[gzt]

well, son, when a man and a woman love each other very much...

[pacificmonk]

Yeah back in the day, weightlifters had a lot of upper body strength, yet they jerked relatively small weights. Split Jerking involves so much technique and quickness that there is completely no shoulders involved. I have source who used to lift with the old school USSR lifters. He said the 85kg-90kg lifters were pressing 130kg-150kg generally. This is a ton of weight.

No. 907.18474 kg is a ton of weight.

[ihatemoney123]

No. 907.18474 kg is a ton of weight.

The entire phrase 130kg - 150kg literally means 907kg. I'm glad we have the same standards for measurement.

[mstrofbass]

The entire phrase 130kg - 150kg literally means 907kg. I'm glad we have the same standards for measurement.

Actually, I think it literally means -20 kg.

[ihatemoney123]

Actually, I think it literally means -20 kg.

The RENT is TOO DAMN HIGH!!!!