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The Hunter

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Flat Bench Press
« on: February 19, 2013, 01:16:33 PM »
A guy at my gym advised flat benching for a year before going to inclines.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2013, 01:19:17 PM »
I'M WILLING TO BENCH PRESS LIKE A MANIAC IF IT MEANS HELPING ME PUNCH THE CRAP OUT OF ANYONE HERE.
bench press doesnt have nearly the sport specific value for boxing that you may think it does

push ups are better

because the serratus anterior gets involved in punching more than the pecs


(dont mind me just talking out of my ass)

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2013, 01:25:38 PM »
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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2013, 01:44:50 PM »
Jon harridan/security1 I presume.
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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2013, 01:52:28 PM »
Jon harridan/security1 I presume.
HAR! you beat me to it

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2013, 01:56:00 PM »
HAR! you beat me to it

Great minds think a like.
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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2013, 02:00:28 PM »
I'M WILLING TO BENCH PRESS LIKE A MANIAC IF IT MEANS HELPING ME PUNCH THE CRAP OUT OF ANYONE HERE.


Before you master the bench press, how about you master the ability to type without the Caps Lock key.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #7 on: February 19, 2013, 02:06:23 PM »
I'M WILLING TO BENCH PRESS LIKE A MANIAC IF IT MEANS HELPING ME PUNCH THE CRAP OUT OF ANYONE HERE.

You sound like a strong man.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #8 on: February 19, 2013, 03:16:27 PM »
You sound like a real tough customer.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2013, 03:29:04 PM »
You sound like a strong man.

maybe so, but what's his PR in the mile?

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2013, 03:41:56 PM »
Inb4 "Coach" chimes in with the actual muscles involved and how the snake oil techniques he teaches his fighters, like throwing tyres and lifting kettle balls (oh brother) are the most efficient way to increase punching power, when the only MMA experience Coach has is having Greek mens balls in his mouth while in a 69 down at the local bath house.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2013, 04:08:01 PM »

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2013, 04:12:47 PM »
I'M WILLING TO BENCH PRESS LIKE A MANIAC IF IT MEANS HELPING ME PUNCH THE CRAP OUT OF ANYONE HERE.
You better pack a lunch.  I may not be one of them but there are really tough guys on here that will kick your ass.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2013, 04:35:27 PM »
Yes there are some men here who are not afraid to throw hands.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2013, 04:38:44 PM »

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2013, 04:40:46 PM »
Im sure it can't hurt, but I'm not sure how much it will benefit you.

I've always heard "Punchers are born, not made"

Don't know how true that is either.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2013, 04:42:18 PM »

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2013, 04:51:13 PM »
Johnaay will be along shortly to disbatch the Hunter with a flurry of FaiLcAn punches.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2013, 04:51:45 PM »
I JUST PUT MY FIST THROUGH THE PLASTER ON THE FUCKIN WALL WHEN I READ THAT. BRING IT THE FUCK ON!!

1/4"?  1/2"? or 5/8" drywall  ??? ???

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2013, 04:53:24 PM »
1/4"?  1/2"? or 5/8" drywall  ??? ???
5/8" drywall and his limp wrist folded up like a dorrito

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #20 on: February 19, 2013, 04:54:20 PM »
Punching hard is a demonstration of power not just strength. There are big bench guys that punch like pillows and some professional boxers with a huge punch that couldn't bench 250lbs. The physics are how fast you can unleash that strength that is an illustration of power. You would think power lifters doing their half hip lock squats with 800lbs could easily dunk a basketball yet many of them have a lousy vertical leaps because they don't have power. Olympic lifters have a vertical leap because they train for power accelerating the bar upward with their pull. The bench with your back braced against a bench is one of the most over rated exercises to increase athletic function. If you want to hit hard punch a heavy bag, explosive pushups, military presses, power jerks, medicine ball drills, and punching with elastic type bands.

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #21 on: February 19, 2013, 04:56:24 PM »
I'M WILLING TO BENCH PRESS LIKE A MANIAC IF IT MEANS HELPING ME PUNCH THE CRAP OUT OF ANYONE HERE.


you've already lost

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #22 on: February 19, 2013, 04:58:06 PM »
Inb4 "Coach" chimes in with the actual muscles involved and how the snake oil techniques he teaches his fighters, like throwing tyres and lifting kettle balls (oh brother) are the most efficient way to increase punching power, when the only MMA experience Coach has is having Greek mens balls in his mouth while in a 69 down at the local bath house.
;D

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #23 on: February 19, 2013, 05:00:08 PM »
;D

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In your opinion, is there any gain to be had from traditional lifts such as the bench? Is it true, that punchers are born and not made?

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Re: MY INTEREST IN BENCH PRESSING IS BOXING RELATED
« Reply #24 on: February 19, 2013, 05:13:02 PM »
In your opinion, is there any gain to be had from traditional lifts such as the bench? Is it true, that punchers are born and not made?

Punchers are born but you can improve your power  with strength and conditioning exercises .