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    1. defelqy

      defelqy Well-Known Member

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      Should the upper or lower back be arched, and how much? If so, is it better (muscle-gaining wise) to arch it or keep it flat? Me and my friend have different opinions. I just want to see if I'm right.
       
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    2. vijugati8g

      vijugati8g Well-Known Member

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      The Bench Press

      Do you even powerlifting?
       
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    3. jailynn24hb

      jailynn24hb Well-Known Member

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      The Bench Press

      if you want to move more weight arch if you dont care then dont. i would recomend arching tho
       
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    4. ismiju

      ismiju Well-Known Member

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      The Bench Press

      Lower back arched arse stays on the bench pinch the shoulders back lightweight baby.
       
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      The Bench Press

      Powerlifters tend to arch their back and lift their asses off for bench press.

      The back should be arched when doing bench press, chest is put out to put more stress on it
       
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      The Bench Press

      Powerlifters dont lift their asses off the bench wouldnt count in a meet they keep an arched back and chest up very high to limit the range of motion. Less ROM, less distance to move the weight = easier bench press.
       
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    7. suighja

      suighja Well-Known Member

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      The Bench Press

      which m&f did you read that out of
       
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    8. FLEX

      FLEX Well-Known Member

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      The Bench Press

      Only if they want some bright red lights.
       
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    9. baletki

      baletki Well-Known Member

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      I saw them doing that, i know that is not safe and the forms were bad.
       
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    10. vijugati8g

      vijugati8g Well-Known Member

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      lol
       
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