7 Common Bench Press Mistakes

November 30, 2012

It can take years to truly master the bench press. Although the exercise looks simple there is more to it than meets the eye. I found an article today which covers some of the more common problems that may be causing your bench press to get stuck.

[The picture below is obviously not the bench press. Looks like some sort of special forces training. Whatever it is…it looks rough!]
The 7 mistakes listed from the article:

Crazy Legs
Bent Forearms
Shrugged Shoulders
Sagging Wrists
Partial Reps
The Chest Trampoline
Too Much Weight

Link: Pressing Charges: 7 Bench-Press Crimes, Solved.
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