I had the camera set up to film my bench so was lower - but also wanted to do an intro and couldn’t be arsed to move the camera again - it’s not that deep.
And yet I am a national level powerlifter - I am multifaceted. Yes I do OF but I am also very passionate about my gym progress one doesn’t outshine the other.
Yes you are. And that is awesome (and sexy tbh). I was only referring to the video. It was kinda like many other videos on imgur where the women really lowkey highlights her breasts while doing some unrelated activity. It's like "please decide", stop the theatrics and just show boobs since that is obviously the intention of the videos My comment may also be the result of a little anger caused by pain...and the absence of boobs. Sorry.
I always get nervous when someone is doing a bench press with free weights with no visible spotters, even if the weight is well within their abilities.
With that arch, can probably just lay flat and be below the safeties.
Also when benching alone, don’t go too hard. Can’t tell from the this vid, but you can also just not use clips and dump the weights if there’s an emergency
What shit specifically will happen that a spotter is going to save you from that the safety pins don't already take care of?
Sure, she doesn't have someone lifting half the weight yelling "it's all you man, it's all you!", but that's not strictly speaking necessary for the lift.
If you’re competing, then you use techniques that give the most advantage within the rules and train using those techniques. Makes sense. It’s like in F1 how the engineers push the envelope of tech to the limits of the current rules.
Depends on goals, I think. My understanding is that this style is specific to competition rules and if competing, one of course trains specifically to meet the requirements and lift the most weight within those rules.
When I was in hs at least this disqualified you from the lift. Your turning into a decline/flat hybrid. I'm old, whatever, but I don't like calling these flat bench reps
It literally puts all the load on your shoulders. Your butt is still supposed to be planted on the bench and your back arched with shoulder blades flat against the bench.
Arching puts your shoulder in a more anatomically stable position. In terms of your shoulder, your pushing more downwards, like doing dips, instead of directly forwards.
Huh, very interesting. I've seen that here and there and been like "G they're going to hurt themselves!" and was worried for them. But then I saw you do it, and obviously you know what you're doing (not that they didn't but I didn't know the other random people, but you I've seen in all your badass glory), so I was confused. But glad someone asked the question I had too!
You also want to do as much overhead pressing as bench, and also again want to do a balanced amount of pulling exercises. Without either of those, bench is still pretty hard on shoulders.
The only disadvantages of arching are doing it incorrectly by breaking three points of contact with the bench - butt, shoulder blades, and head. Excessive arching that breaks that can at that point reduce the intended strength and hypertrophy benefits of arching, and increase risk of spinal injury.
You know, just like improper form on any lift can impede progress and increase risk of injury.
What if I *want* to work my shoulder muscles/middle chest more? What if I want to work my muscles through a larger range of motion? What if I’m not training for a lifting competition and I could just do a decline bench?
Gunner135
I like her other videos too.
Ludus
yrypics
Somehow, I had never unmuted when you were speaking until today. Your accent was a pleasant surprise!
SnarfyMcSnarferson
Lazy!? Madam you are in a gym often, more in a week than I have been in my life (at least since high school gym class)
Miller16of16
Solid bench!
This is me 3 yrs ago at 55, no bench but I love to load up my pushups.
https://youtu.be/aPGk3oFbXK4?si=x_MoB1RaDLITlrJn
MechKelly
I also enjoy any chance to lay down.
camn333
"Bore"
Imjurbro
I miss the days when having tats like that was … out there. Those will look great when she’s 50-60 too!
rajyeruh
Gotta update my definition of the word "lazy"... .-.
Poppypoppoppop
I was looking for the "staring respectfully" gif but this will do
ostensiblystupid
Seems like the complete opposite, and I can’t imagine actually doing that IRL, but mentally? I like capturing a glance that will last me a lifetime.
TouchMyInfection
Here it is for your future use:
Kingdomonsterdeath
No spotter? Kinda dangerous. Be safe when lifting everyone. Safety first. It is very easy to hurt yourself.
Bowtie8bit
Can she stand up straight while talking into the camera, or is it that important to be bending over? Have some integrity, lady.
powermidget
I had the camera set up to film my bench so was lower - but also wanted to do an intro and couldn’t be arsed to move the camera again - it’s not that deep.
CertifiedBonerDonor
Did not know she was Aussie
VegaJuniper
British...
heyzeus1970
Posture!
hotrodny
This is like porn with a story. Much more honest to just show bewbs. You know we will love it :)
powermidget
And yet I am a national level powerlifter - I am multifaceted. Yes I do OF but I am also very passionate about my gym progress one doesn’t outshine the other.
hotrodny
Yes you are. And that is awesome (and sexy tbh).
I was only referring to the video. It was kinda like many other videos on imgur where the women really lowkey highlights her breasts while doing some unrelated activity. It's like "please decide", stop the theatrics and just show boobs since that is obviously the intention of the videos
My comment may also be the result of a little anger caused by pain...and the absence of boobs. Sorry.
hotrodny
Btw, if I write comments that makes you angry, will you come here and lift me? That would really put me in my place... ;)
Dannyalcatraz
I always get nervous when someone is doing a bench press with free weights with no visible spotters, even if the weight is well within their abilities.
VegaJuniper
Safeties are more important than a spotter.
beandip753
With that arch, can probably just lay flat and be below the safeties.
Also when benching alone, don’t go too hard. Can’t tell from the this vid, but you can also just not use clips and dump the weights if there’s an emergency
Dannyalcatraz
I get that, but I’m still not reassured. Shit happens, y’know?
VegaJuniper
What shit specifically will happen that a spotter is going to save you from that the safety pins don't already take care of?
Sure, she doesn't have someone lifting half the weight yelling "it's all you man, it's all you!", but that's not strictly speaking necessary for the lift.
Dannyalcatraz
I have seen things happen where the lifter was unable to actually help themselves- a loss of consciousness; an injury; pushed for one rep too many.
The last one was sheer stupidity by an inexperienced lifter. But the others were completely unrelated to the actual weight being lifted.
But it’s been ages since I’ve lifted, so maybe they’re making them a bit differently now than when I was last in the gym. Are they adjustable, now?
VegaJuniper
Yes, they're adjustable
yourelivingalloverme
Always upvote pmidge
11Weasel11
Every time!!
BerryButcher
why not pidget
DonkeyGoat
I love that nickname
yourelivingalloverme
Me too. I hope @op is ok with it. I didn’t clear it before posting.
powermidget
Lol i love it i feel like a gangster now
yourelivingalloverme
Such a humble OG
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bingotown
If you’re competing, then you use techniques that give the most advantage within the rules and train using those techniques. Makes sense. It’s like in F1 how the engineers push the envelope of tech to the limits of the current rules.
Beardedgeek72
I love "akshuling" random female athletes.
sorple
Depends on the rules of the competition, but even disregarding that, this might not be a competition style bench for her.
aChungusAmongUs
If it counts, send it.
powermidget
It is comp style for me yes!! I am well within the new IPF bench rules :)
justfillingthespace
Ah yes, the International Planet Fitness bench rules. (/s of course, PF is my go-to)
azazyel
Huh, when I was lifting (stone age) you were supposed to keep your back flat, has that changed?
PorterPickUp
You want an arch so you dont blow out your rotator cuffs. A larger arch also lessons the press length
NotSomoneElse68
Also, Never get under the bar without a spotter.
bingotown
Depends on goals, I think. My understanding is that this style is specific to competition rules and if competing, one of course trains specifically to meet the requirements and lift the most weight within those rules.
soliddreams
It's also a lot safer but. That makes gym bros angy so
arthurmcclellan1337
When I was in hs at least this disqualified you from the lift. Your turning into a decline/flat hybrid. I'm old, whatever, but I don't like calling these flat bench reps
azazyel
Yeah same but back then an xray would take hours to get back and MRI, CT scan what future shit is that?
talldean
This is powerlifting approved for all major federations, so… times have indeed changed.
powermidget
Yes! So it reduces the load on your shoulders to prevent injury when pushing heavy loads :)
accountforimgur
It literally puts all the load on your shoulders. Your butt is still supposed to be planted on the bench and your back arched with shoulder blades flat against the bench.
VegaJuniper
Arching puts your shoulder in a more anatomically stable position. In terms of your shoulder, your pushing more downwards, like doing dips, instead of directly forwards.
iamthedoctorthisismytardis
Huh, very interesting. I've seen that here and there and been like "G they're going to hurt themselves!" and was worried for them. But then I saw you do it, and obviously you know what you're doing (not that they didn't but I didn't know the other random people, but you I've seen in all your badass glory), so I was confused. But glad someone asked the question I had too!
jjmcgee83
Well that might explain why my shoulders are shit and I injure then often. Thanks for the tips.
talldean
You also want to do as much overhead pressing as bench, and also again want to do a balanced amount of pulling exercises. Without either of those, bench is still pretty hard on shoulders.
jjmcgee83
I yanked something doing overheads so I stopped doing them a while ago. I'm in my 40s. :(
Druidhunter77
This is good to know and I’ll definitely be adjusting mine accordingly. Just got back into lifting weights again
beandip753
You don’t have to arch. It has its disadvantages. Depends what your fitness goals are.
SidonisAntares
The only disadvantages of arching are doing it incorrectly by breaking three points of contact with the bench - butt, shoulder blades, and head. Excessive arching that breaks that can at that point reduce the intended strength and hypertrophy benefits of arching, and increase risk of spinal injury.
You know, just like improper form on any lift can impede progress and increase risk of injury.
beandip753
What if I *want* to work my shoulder muscles/middle chest more? What if I want to work my muscles through a larger range of motion? What if I’m not training for a lifting competition and I could just do a decline bench?