Best 3 Ways to Spot Up Dumbbells for the Bench Press
I hate injuries.
Trust me, I’ve had a TON of injuries over the years and they all suck.
You don’t get to train the way you want and you have to change everything you do during the day just to get stuff done.
When it comes to training, very few exercises can cause an injury like the bench press. While benching with dumbbells might be safer than the barbell, you can still wreck your shoulders if you get out of position and your spend a lot of time grinding through reps.
Over the years I’ve developed my best 3 ways to spot the dumbbells up for the bench, and for today’s video, I discuss each on in detail.
Please watch this video and try them in your workouts. They have worked wonders for my shoulders and I know they will work for you.
The great thing is you’ll start each set in a good position, and you won’t be trying to get set with the weights crushing your shoulders before the first rep even starts.
Fast and Simple Better Bench Tips
1. Always incorporate a very good warm-up
2. Start each repetition in a good position
3. Keep your chest up and your shoulders back
4. Drive your feet down
5. Track your elbows at approximately 45 degrees out from your torso
6. You can train to failure, but NO grind reps
Best two ‘How to Bench Press’ articles on the web:
How to Bench Press – Schwarzenegger.com – CLICK HERE
How to Bench Press – Comprehensive Guide – CLICK HERE
By Smitty on April 7th, 2013
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Awesome tips! I’ve never used that last one but I’ll be trying it out when I get a chance.
Once again, you overdeliver! Thank you for these vital tips!
Thanks for the great tips will use on National Bench Press Day
I like it wouldn’t of thought of executing the second way, stiff arm or even the 3rd way I will try them next time btw the max for me is 38kg per side now I would be cautious of this I case I dropped the db on my shoulder or worse my face.
You are the man Smitty, not enough thanks can be given for the info you take the time out to give