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https://www.resetera.com/threads/what-do-you-think-of-the-bench-press.1009782/

entremet

I've been benching for a long time, but I've noticed it seems to be obsession, especially with male lifters. Lotsa ego lifting too. I've seen old lifters that have given up on it due to shoulder issues of years of benching.

I've benched for 20 years, no injuries, but I always followed good form and programming. However, I wonder why it's such a popular lift in "gymbro" culture?

Deadlifts and Squats are way better for building mass. Yes, they are harder to learn. I agree there. Anatomically, we have way more muscle mass in our lower body anyway. Also for athletes and power generation. It's hips, glutes, legs, etc. Which the Bench doesn't even touch.

Moreover, I see folks benching very high weights without a spotter or safety pins. Something about this lift that just brings out the crazies. I've had to save many guys in my gym career lol.

Personally, It's a cool lift, but it's not an obsession of mine. I actually prefer the DB Press since it provides a bigger stretch too.

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Qwerty Keyboard

Fuck me you make a lot of threads 😂

Is it literally a bot or just kind of dim? Anybody who sees a bench press can identify how it translates to functional movements. If you’ve been benching for 20 years and only now questioning what it’s for, I mean… run a diagnostic check.