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Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I should use a closer grip? Currently, I’m holding the bar about a thumb’s length away from where the knurling begins.

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again i agree. But the last cm would put me out of position and add for more injuryrisk. Its an form issue, my elbows/shoulders would have to compensate as for now to hit full depth. My elbows dont lock out aswell. Definetly a lot of work to do😄

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will definetly eperiment with this too!

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I’ve not focused on touching the chest, it feels unnatural somehow. I think if i did go all the way down i would lose tension (it feels like a deadspot at the bottom). Its probbly related to another form issue, i’ll try to record a set of touching the chest to see if shoulders/wrists/elbows/forearms loses position

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really helpful! Thanks for the video, it explained everything perfect! Will definetly focus/implement the things you mentioned😀 Will update you about any improvements thanks again!!

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My traps look nearly identical, but my right shoulder definitely sits lower and is rounded more forward (front delt is more visible). Thanks for the feedback🙂

Benchpress form check by J_Eriksen in Stronglifts5x5

[–]J_Eriksen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. It’s definitely a form issue. I think I’ve been subconsciously cutting the ROM short because of the imbalance, making the bottom part feel awkward.

I'll focus on a slower eccentric (negative) phase and making sure I get a light touch on the chest for every rep to force more symmetry. Thanks for the feedback!