2: Bench Press..... Why? Although it’s a staple of gym buffs everywhere, the bench press is overrated mainly because too many beginners stick to this chest exercise thinking that it’s the only thing they need. But according to Poliquin Performance, “As a general guideline – and this applies both to athletes and to the general population – never perform more than 20 percent of your training volume for pressing exercises from a [supine] position. In other words, 80 percent of your presses should be performed from other angles, such as with an incline or military press. Further, at least 50 percent of pressing exercises should be performed with dumbbells, as they offer a more natural movement pattern and provide a more challenging workout for the muscles that stabilize the shoulder.” Basically the bench press does have its place in a properly structured program. Just make sure not to make it your main focus every time you hit the gym. Doing too much horizontal work can lead to serious rotator cuff problems because the muscles in the shoulders develop an imbalance.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:39:15 +0000
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