tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29320420.post1157604378643007261..comments2023-10-22T23:54:50.923+11:00Comments on Vicki O'Brien: Blah nightVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05568074630913320860noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29320420.post-83041817427443468582007-02-16T01:00:00.000+11:002007-02-16T01:00:00.000+11:00Think of the bench form like this...you are trying...Think of the bench form like this...you are trying to touch your butt and shoulders together, of course you cannot do that...but it shows what you are looking for. Bar speed, do you guys have any bands? Best way to increase bar speed. Put the bands on, low weight, and get some fast reps in. Not reverse bands as those are for lockouts. Bending the bar...when you come down with the weight let the shirt do some work, relax and act as if your hands are trying to clap. This forces your elbows in. Once you hear the press command you try to force your hands the opposite way, therefore pushing your elbows out a bit (do not flare them...it is a gradual pushing out, )like a pushup. Some of the belly benchers advocate elbows in on the whole movement, but that is not practical for folks that are benching like us. Also, doing some board work will help your lockout, which is the thing you need most of when using a shirt. Sorry if I talk to much, lol. I love talking powerlifting.Read Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557518533821935785noreply@blogger.com