Sentences with phrase «during flat bench press»

DB bench press still restricts scapula rotation, which is the main reason, thought to increase the stresses placed on the rotators during the flat bench press.

EMG studies reveal that the front deltoids receive the same stimulation as the pectoralis major of the chest during the flat bench press.

An Australian study published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research showed that when weight - trained subjects performed incline bench presses, the muscle activity of their upper pecs was only around 5 % greater than the upper pec activity during a flat bench press, which is kind of a shocking discovery considering the status that the incline bench press has enjoyed up until now.

This will help protect your shoulders, which are at a greater risk for injury during flat bench presses.

Not exact matches

Also, look for a way to emphasize the long head by placing your arms in a more overhead position during other exercises — for example, when performing skullcrushers or close - grip bench presses, opt for an incline bench instead of a flat one.

In fact, clavicular head EMG amplitude is higher when using a narrow grip than when using a wide grip during decline, flat and incline bench presses (Barnet et al. 1995).

Comparing four different angles of the bench used during the narrow grip bench press, Barnett et al. (1995) found a main difference in triceps brachii muscle activity between -18 degrees and 0 (flat) compared with 40 and 90 degrees.