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    Default Bench Press struggles

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    First off, thanks to people on here for videos/comments that helped completely fix my squat form. I truly appreciate it. I was benching today, and the weight wasn't a problem, but my wrists were really uncomfortable. I squeezed my shoulder blades, and tried hard to tuck in my elbows through every rep, and got a pretty good grip and hand placement. I was having trouble moving the bar (didn't feel really heavy, so I know it wasn't too heavy), I really don't know why. Can't get a video up right now. Any help is appreciated.

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    way too vague.

    If your wrists hurt make sure to keep them straight and squeeze the bar hard. If it still hurts look into wrist wraps, heavy ones.

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    Have someone check your forearm at the bottom (when the bar touches your chest), it should be vertical.

    If not, adjust until it is. Usually one hand wider than your deadlift grip.

    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mwhities View Post
    Have someone check your forearm at the bottom (when the bar touches your chest), it should be vertical.

    If not, adjust until it is. Usually one hand wider than your deadlift grip.

    Good luck.
    What should be vertical?

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    Quote Originally Posted by KillinIt View Post
    What should be vertical?
    Your forearm. ie pointing straight up. Not to the side and not forward or backwards (ie towards the feet or rack)

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    Your forearm. Ulna and Radius makes up your forearm. The two bones between your hand and Humerus (upper arm where the biceps is).

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