Author Topic: SF1900 low angle ambush: pec warfare (Read 2350 times)

Royalty · « **on:** October 22, 2019, 03:41:31 AM »

In the midst of the battle, try to incorporate this weapon into your arsenal. Report back on the results of your sneak attack

falco · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2019, 03:43:54 AM »

IroNat · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2019, 04:18:59 AM »

This exercise also described in the book:

"Nothing New In Bodybuilding Since 1960"

ziballz · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2019, 04:20:58 AM »

Lol john meadows has run out of ideas

Twaddle · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2019, 05:41:16 AM »

I prefer about 2 degrees higher on the bench. I accomplish this by placing a 1" x 2" board under the rear legs of the bench. It raises the bench just barely over 2 degrees. This is the optimum angle for shredding pecs. Hope this helps.

Hulkotron · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2019, 06:48:22 AM »

Quote from: Twaddle on October 22, 2019, 05:41:16 AM

I prefer about 2 degrees higher on the bench. I accomplish this by placing a 1" x 2" board under the rear legs of the bench. It raises the bench just barely over 2 degrees. This is the optimum angle for shredding pecs. Hope this helps.

x2

robcguns · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2019, 09:18:05 AM »

Quote from: Twaddle on October 22, 2019, 05:41:16 AM

I prefer about 2 degrees higher on the bench. I accomplish this by placing a 1" x 2" board under the rear legs of the bench. It raises the bench just barely over 2 degrees. This is the optimum angle for shredding pecs. Hope this helps.

optimum angle is 3.75 degrees.

IroNat · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2019, 09:20:17 AM »

Is a lifting belt needed for low angle bench pressing?

Royalty · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2019, 09:25:12 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 22, 2019, 09:20:17 AM

Is a lifting belt needed for low angle bench pressing?

It’s not bench pressing. It’s war.

joswift · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2019, 09:31:11 AM »

use a flat bench and put the back legs on 2 silver dollars...the angle is perfect...

Henda · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2019, 09:43:57 AM »

I’ve been doing low inclines for years and my upper chest is still absolutely shit

SF1900 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2019, 10:08:32 AM »

I tried this angle and got huge.

IRON CROSS · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2019, 11:44:04 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 22, 2019, 04:18:59 AM

This exercise also described in the book:

"Nothing New In Bodybuilding Since 1960"

Created by Vince Gironda in 1960

funk51 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2019, 12:22:36 PM »

what was once old is new again. still trying to reinvent the wheel. in a related note 1970's arnold on the cover of the new muscle and fitness once again.

anvil · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2019, 01:39:50 PM »

Looks like Luke Skywalker decided to do a cycle

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2019, 02:44:35 PM »

Quote from: anvil on October 22, 2019, 01:39:50 PM

Looks like Luke Skywalker decided to do a cycle

The force is not enough.

Hypertrophy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2019, 07:52:56 PM »

Big chest but Meadows isn't winning any beauty contests.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:28:47 AM »

If he keeps stopping short of his chest he is going to lose flexibility. Then when he hits his chest through fatigue or intentional he has a higher degree of probability of a rip.

robcguns · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2019, 06:35:36 AM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on October 23, 2019, 06:28:47 AM

If he keeps stopping short of his chest he is going to lose flexibility. Then when he hits his chest through fatigue or intentional he has a higher degree of probability of a rip.

Huh,I’ve always benched if using bar stopping about 2-3” short of chest and lockout unless very heavy weight max.get much better chest pump with constant tension.

dan18 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:06:31 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on October 22, 2019, 09:20:17 AM

Is a lifting belt needed for low angle bench pressing?

No but you will need these things
headband
gallon water
lifting gloves
fanny pack
1986 cassette player

Royalty · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:17:23 AM »

Quote from: dan18 on October 23, 2019, 11:06:31 AM

No but you will need these things
headband
gallon water
lifting gloves
fanny pack
1986 cassette player

You forgot PONY high top sneakers

wes · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2019, 11:46:05 AM »

Declines are most effective when done with a wide grip to the neck/throat...........otherwise,useless IMO.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #22 on:** October 24, 2019, 01:13:06 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 23, 2019, 11:46:05 AM

Declines are most effective when done with a wide grip to the neck/throat...........otherwise,useless IMO.

What little muscle I have has deflated on my upper pecs. The outside area is also underdeveloped, always has been. Guess I should be glad to be at least a little toned at my age. Clearly, I don't have your genetics or ambition. When I do declines I do them in a rack so I can limit how far down the bar goes. I have a fear of choking myself.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2019, 12:03:52 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 23, 2019, 11:46:05 AM

Declines are most effective when done with a wide grip to the neck/throat...........otherwise,useless IMO.

I think declines are great and underutilized. They are dangerous though. I wish I could use the bench in the gym but I hate asking guys to spot me. It interrupts their work out and I always seems to get the guy that feels he has to pull up on the bar with 30lbs plus up upward force when I don't need it.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2019, 12:22:26 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on October 25, 2019, 12:03:52 PM

I think declines are great and underutilized. They are dangerous though. I wish I could use the bench in the gym but I hate asking guys to spot me. It interrupts their work out and I always seems to get the guy that feels he has to pull up on the bar with 30lbs plus up upward force when I don't need it.

One of the gyms I use has a Smith machine which looks like the one in the picture. It is how I prefer to do decline bench presses. There's no need for a spot and it is relatively safe.