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BP help
« on: January 15, 2011, 12:32:55 PM »
Im having trouble timing the eccentric half of my press. I think Im going too slow, so (on ME days) by the time its on my chest Im a little shaky. Obviously too fast and I got bigger problem. Any advice on how long I should be taknig to lower the bar? or is it just a feel thing.

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Re: BP help
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2011, 04:10:16 PM »
Quote from: airosol on January 15, 2011, 12:32:55 PM
Im having trouble timing the eccentric half of my press. I think Im going too slow, so (on ME days) by the time its on my chest Im a little shaky. Obviously too fast and I got bigger problem. Any advice on how long I should be taknig to lower the bar? or is it just a feel thing.

thanks guys......and rip!

Oh, I lift raw
sounds like your arent tight enough throughout the movement...

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Re: BP help
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2011, 03:32:17 AM »
Do you practice pausing the weight on the chest? If yes, how long do you pause it for? 1 second, 2 seconds?
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Re: BP help
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2011, 02:49:30 PM »
Quote from: dj181 on January 17, 2011, 03:32:17 AM
Do you practice pausing the weight on the chest? If yes, how long do you pause it for? 1 second, 2 seconds?

yes. i pause for appx 1 second
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Re: BP help
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2011, 04:06:51 PM »
Well, maybe you could try "extended pauses" for up to 5 seconds to completely eliminate momentum. Plus, it should help you to better control the eccentric contraction, because you won't be tempted to bring the weight down so quickly to do a touch and go, at least I would think so in this case. Also, if you do decide to give the extended pauses a try, be sure at stay real tight during the pause and don't let the muscles relaw while the bar is on your chest.
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Re: BP help
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2011, 04:14:33 PM »
Hmm, it is sort of just a feel thing. At least it's something you're considering as opposed to some people who dump the bar on their chest before trying to press it again!

For me, upper back work really improved my stability on the bench. It actually made drastic improvements. Always think about pinching (not shrugging) your shoulder blades together throughout the whole movement. Engage your legs also, this really steadys things up. I notice that when people struggle with a bench its usually their legs or more often their upper back that slackens out and makes the lift even more difficult
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