Should you raise your lower back when bench pressing? I am being told in the gym to arch my back when bench pressing but this video says otherwise. At this point i don't know who to believe, any of you guys know from experience which one to do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4BS9EXvfyg
>>36569845
King Hip Drahve says yes
https://youtu.be/4T9UQ4FBVXI?t=3m30s
Yes and keep your feet back. It will activate your glutes as you press.
>>36569845
Shoulders back, feet plated on the ground, ass on the bench, there will be a small natural arch to your lower back with is appropriate.
>>36569845
arch your back as much as you can and makes shure you keep your feet off of the ground while you hold your breath
arching your back makes you able to lift higher weights by lowering the ROM. that's all it does.
for aesthetics purpose/anything other than ego lifting, you should not be arching.
>>36569889
Ass is supposed to be on the bench
2/10 for making me reply
>>36569889
And protecting your shoulders. Gl bench pressing in 10 years time without using some kind of lower back arch, and good luck to your rotator cuffs. Dyels should not be giving advice.
>>36569992
lmao @ this post
>>36570058
>>36569889
You obviously never benched high weights. Not only does it protect your shoulder but it also increases stability
