Here are some tips you can use right away optimize your bench pressing efforts:
1) Always Use A Wide Grip
The reason why you should use a wide grip is because by doing so, you increase the stretch on the pecs in which you involve more muscles in the lift as well. The aim is always aiming for wider and wider grip but take this process slowly as using too wide of a grip immediately may result in an injury. You may also want to perform warm-ups before your bench press reps.
2) Bring The Bar Down Slowly
While bench pressing, bring down the weights slowly to your chest. Though it is hard and sometimes, you may have to drop the weights down but there is good reason for this. As you take this path of resistance, you will build more strength and become stronger. At the end of the day, every tough rep contributes to your end results. As you become stronger, you will realize that you will also reach your goals sooner.
3) Do Not Bench Press The Bar Directly To The Chest
When you are performing the bench press directly to your upper chest, it will cause strain to the shoulders and rotator cuff. As you work your way up to heavier weights, you increase your chances of a rotator cuff injury. The proper way is to bench press to your lower chest. This is also to get more explosion and strength as well.
Most of the time, people are caught up in how much weights they can use while bench pressing. It definitely does not mean that using heavier weights will result in faster growth of muscles. Follow these tips and I almost guarantee you that you will build your chest muscles faster than anyone who does not.
