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CJR		bench leg drive	19-01-2013 @ 11:01
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	To get the most out of your legs when benching should you be driving them such that your arse is just about coming off the bench (but still touching)? Or using them to drive your arse into the bench to give a more concrete base?

Rick		...	19-01-2013 @ 11:05
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235 595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	There should be no weight at all on your arse, everything should be through shoulders and feet.

Funky_monkey		...	19-01-2013 @ 11:58
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 19.01.2013 @ 11:59 AM by Funky_monkey If you're driving your arse into the bench, then are your feet on a low ceiling above the bench? Drive so your arse feels like it's going to lift up. What federation do you compete in?

ursus		...	19-01-2013 @ 12:39
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	A strong arch with two bases ,imagine one being the feet another being the upper shoulder blades the arse irs irrelevant other than for the fact that it needs to be touching the bench for the referees to be happy. Try and copy this .............. http://www.freefoto.com/images/11/35/11_35_12---Old-Stone-Road...

CJR		...	19-01-2013 @ 12:44
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	Lol point taken, thanks for the clarification. When I said 'into the bench' before I meant more 'along the bench' to reinforce the arch, but I'll try and do this using the feet instead from now on! And it's the GBPF I plan to compete in.

ursus		...	19-01-2013 @ 12:48
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	CJR said:Lol point taken, thanks for the clarification. When I said 'into the bench' before I meant more 'along the bench' to reinforce the arch, but I'll try and do this using the feet instead from now on! And it's the GBPF I plan to compete in. no it just needs to touch mate, no need to use it to better the arch. The GBPF are the strictest of judges so make sure the feet dont move either .

dr_hazbun		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:09
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250 635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	ursus said: The GBPF are the strictest of judges so make sure the feet dont move either . The certainly are. I once got a red light from a side ref because my right foot, which remained planted throughout the lift, was touching the leg of the bench press.


ursus		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:13
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	dr_hazbun said: The certainly are. I once got a red light from a side ref because my right foot, which remained planted throughout the lift, was touching the leg of the bench press. at least you know in this fed that if they pass your lift its gonna have been a bloody good lift.

Simeon		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:14
tight in the hole Member 2057, 3121 posts SQ 205, BP 140, DL 260 605.0 kgs @ 95kgs UnEq	dr_hazbun said: The certainly are. I once got a red light from a side ref because my right foot, which remained planted throughout the lift, was touching the leg of the bench press. touching the leg of the bench press with your foot is known to add at least 50kg to your lift!

dr_hazbun		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:16
tabbouleh and fattoush salads were very refreshing Member 267, 8548 posts SQ 220, BP 165, DL 250 635.0 kgs @ 90kgs Eq	ursus said: at least you know in this fed that if they pass your lift its gonna have been a bloody good lift. Very true big guy.

AdamC		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:35
Member 1519, 1476 posts SQ 320, BP 260, DL 320 900.0 kgs @ 117kgs Eq	ursus said: no it just needs to touch mate, no need to use it to better the arch. The GBPF are the strictest of judges so make sure the feet dont move either . The feet moving should not be cause for a red, i believe the IPF rule is that movement of the feet during the lift is allowed providing the foot stays in contact with the floor ie the foot can slide forward/backward to either side, but not lift up at all

Funky_monkey		...	19-01-2013 @ 13:58
403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225 552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq	CJR said:Lol point taken, thanks for the clarification. When I said 'into the bench' before I meant more 'along the bench' to reinforce the arch, but I'll try and do this using the feet instead from now on! And it's the GBPF I plan to compete in. Remember to keep up ankle/calf flexibility. The reason I was asking is because in some federations, you're allowed to be on your toes instead of having the whole foot planted. Footwear will make some difference to you, such as oly shoes (if you have any) As far as I'm aware, no federation will allow the foot to be in contact with any part of the bench whilst lifting, so Sam's red light was well within the rulebook and the ref was just following the rules.

CJR		...	19-01-2013 @ 17:46
Member 4145, 1331 posts SQ 172.5, BP 115, DL 220 507.5 kgs @ 100.4kgs UnEq	Funky_monkey said: Remember to keep up ankle/calf flexibility. The reason I was asking is because in some federations, you're allowed to be on your toes instead of having the whole foot planted. Footwear will make some difference to you, such as oly shoes (if you have any) As far as I'm aware, no federation will allow the foot to be in contact with any part of the bench whilst lifting, so Sam's red light was well within the rulebook and the ref was just following the rules. Ah yes, good point. I'm aware that BPC (??) + others allow you to be on toes. I do usually bench in my oly shoes and I find it helps (with my incorrect leg drive technique at least lol) as you say!

milsy		...	19-01-2013 @ 19:32
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335 902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq	AdamC said: The feet moving should not be cause for a red, i believe the IPF rule is that movement of the feet during the lift is allowed providing the foot stays in contact with the floor ie the foot can slide forward/backward to either side, but not lift up at all I got a red light for sliding my foot on carpet when my arch flattened out in a comp I wasn't side of the exact ruling at the time

Dave85		...	20-01-2013 @ 17:47
to row or not to row ...that is the question Member 1963, 811 posts SQ 202.5, BP 140, DL 265 607.5 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	What feds can you can bench without your feet being flat? I currently bench with my legs out in front of me, feet flat on the floor because if I tuck them under, although I get a bigger arch and feel tight, my heels are nowhere near the floor.

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