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    Default Bench Press Form Check SSLP #2

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    Age: 23 male
    Height: 175cm (5ft 9in)
    BW: 84kg (185 lbs)
    Working weight: 65kg (145 lbs)
    Workout 16, week 6 of SSLP

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    Notes:
    1) Started benching in a rack because of too high pins (non adjustable, you can see those on the previous thread)
    2) 1st time using belt on the bench press
    3) Having a hard time utilizing leg drive to it's fullest
    4) All constructive criticism is accepted. Thank you !

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    You've already identified your biggest problem on these: leg drive. Push into the ground as if you're trying to slide your body along the bench towards your head. Use the weight that is on the bar to hold yourself in place.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Grantham View Post
    You've already identified your biggest problem on these: leg drive. Push into the ground as if you're trying to slide your body along the bench towards your head. Use the weight that is on the bar to hold yourself in place.
    Thanks. Other than the leg drive do you see something else off with the form ?

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    Not really. They look light, so keep adding weight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Grantham View Post
    Not really. They look light, so keep adding weight.
    Yes, sir!

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