Bench Press

[megawax1]

This was my first set because I couldn't achieve 5 on the next 2 sets. Had to set the bar down like a schmuck both sets.

162.5lbs

[AndrewLewis]

Grip looks like it needs to be a finger wider, but I'm not positive because of the angle.

Internally rotate your hands more.

Keep your feet pressed against the ground, and get your shoulder blades pinched back.

[megawax1]

Didn't go so well with the bench today.

I deloaded from 162.5 lbs -> 150 lbs, but I was still only able to do 5 / 4 / 4.

I'm blaming the bar catching mechanism, and I'm not gonna bench in the rack anymore. I'll just ask for a spotter.

It was really ugly and I don't think it would be useful to view.

I did 2 back off sets of 135 lbs not in the rack. Here is set 2.

[AndrewLewis]

These look better, but you're still not getting the idea of what the legs do.

Leg Drive During the Bench with Brent Carter - YouTube

[megawax1]

I feel like I got it mostly under control here but I could be wrong.

[AndrewLewis]

This looks a lot better. Good job. Now have a sense of urgency about it. Assuming you're controlling it, you don't want to the set to take any longer than necessary.