Yep, that is power lifting comp standard and not even the most extreme arch that you’ll see. The elbows were locked, the weight touched her chest just below the pecs and her elbows locked out again. This is a shorter bar path which meets that criteria, rather than back flat on the bench. (Note: I do lift, but not as a powerlifter, it’s just a special interest)
For a max lift, yes, pinches your shoulder blades tighter creating a more stable platform for some, but mostly it greatly reduces the distance the bar has to travel. You’re also at your weakest when your elbows go below parallel. It’s not the ideal lift for general fitness and building muscle though. It’s also a little scary for your lower back.
Probably, it’s good to get people who know to help at first too. There are (or where I haven’t really consumed that kind of media for a while) great YouTube channels on lifting as well. That’s a sphere filled with a lot of misinformation, bro science, and marketing, but still great stuff to be found.
Do not do back flat on bench, you want at least a little arch so your shoulders can be pulled back, otherwise you will have shoulder issues down the line. The arch will naturally form when you are depressing your shoulders into the bench. Just powerlifting tends to have extra big arches to reduce range of motion.
That’s awful advice. Obviously don’t position yourself in a way that’s uncomfortable, but if I want to work chest I’ll lay flat on in back and do like 20 reps of 135, full ROM (as in flat on bench) and go nice and slow.
rareunicornmeat
That damn smile, good luck!
UndulatingTerrain
E-Z!
obarey
Yay!
codasquid
Love your updates and energy! Good luck at comp!
AvsFreak
yourelivingalloverme
I hear the adorable voice of gangsta P Midge before unmuting. It warms my heart.
needsleepbad
'ello!
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82.5kg ≈ 181 pounds, 10 ounces or 13 stone
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52.5kg ≈ 115 pounds, 10 ounces or 8 stone, 3 pounds, 12 ounces
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DasBeaker
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powermidget
SIR THIS IS A WENDYS
Longdickjohnson4206969
As the Chief Bun Inspector of Wendy's, I'm just inspecting the buns. Pls allow me to carry on with my work
baldbear
YAY! I don't think I could do that.
BoloGrubb
impressive. You ROCK!
IcemanChilled
She can bench press me...like, literally and figuratively.
gingen
A smile that could pierce the heavens with its brightness. I think I'm in love.
thotterpop
Sending my love and hugs from thousands of miles away! You got this!
obarey
Check out her reddit as u/power_midget. You're welcome.
xHeavYx
By Reddit you mean Blue page, right?
daytimepajamas
Strong
IronyEnoughForTheIronClub
Need a translator. What's RP9 in this context?
MrE158
It's a measure of personal difficulty (Resistance Perceived, maybe?) 1-10 scale, rating how hard it feels for that lifter.
apeepeepoopooperson
Rate of Perceived Exertion. 1 being very easy, 10 being absolute maximum effort
bigred810
lol not enough arch 😂😂 I dare you to do it flat with the same weight!!
powermidget
And risk injury for your amusement? No thanks :)
NachoPete
Saintrock47
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powermidget
Y would u do this to me
LeftRightThere
vericon151
Cause its hilarious!
Also, great lift!
NachoPete
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Toecutteris
LMFAO!!
bhobby1212
https://i.imgur.com/ZpGTBvK
OddOod
Are you supposed to arch your back like that when doing a press? I *do not* lift so I don't know
TacoPoweredHelicopter
She is a pretty hard core lifter... So I'm going to assume yes.
themorah
Yep, that is power lifting comp standard and not even the most extreme arch that you’ll see.
The elbows were locked, the weight touched her chest just below the pecs and her elbows locked out again. This is a shorter bar path which meets that criteria, rather than back flat on the bench.
(Note: I do lift, but not as a powerlifter, it’s just a special interest)
OddOod
I love me an expert. Thanks!
PorterPickUp
It protects your shoulders from pinching and lets you engage your glutes more.
AsidRayne1245
It's actually really common for lifters to do it..I think it's more energy efficient and takes some strain off the shoulders? Probably other stuff too
WillUleimi
It puts the movement into your chest muscles more.
Try doing a push up normally and then try to do another push up but keeping your shoulder blades together the whole time.
The difference is immense, and you feel it way more im your chest with the latter push up variation.
OddOod
Seems like it is a letter of the law thing. Gotta touch bar to chest so why not bring chest to bar?
Imjurbro
For a max lift, yes, pinches your shoulder blades tighter creating a more stable platform for some, but mostly it greatly reduces the distance the bar has to travel. You’re also at your weakest when your elbows go below parallel. It’s not the ideal lift for general fitness and building muscle though. It’s also a little scary for your lower back.
OddOod
Very cool! And good to know. So if i were to take up lifting, I should probably keep my weak back on the bench?
Imjurbro
Probably, it’s good to get people who know to help at first too. There are (or where I haven’t really consumed that kind of media for a while) great YouTube channels on lifting as well. That’s a sphere filled with a lot of misinformation, bro science, and marketing, but still great stuff to be found.
blobmcgee7721
Do not do back flat on bench, you want at least a little arch so your shoulders can be pulled back, otherwise you will have shoulder issues down the line. The arch will naturally form when you are depressing your shoulders into the bench. Just powerlifting tends to have extra big arches to reduce range of motion.
Imjurbro
That’s awful advice. Obviously don’t position yourself in a way that’s uncomfortable, but if I want to work chest I’ll lay flat on in back and do like 20 reps of 135, full ROM (as in flat on bench) and go nice and slow.